Veiled Willemsbrug
Europe, Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam, Willemsbrug, Scaffolding, Containment covering (slightly cut from all sides).
The Willembrug (1981, Cor Veerling) is undergoing a major maintenance operation. Paint is being removed first. It’s blasted from the metal frame of the bridge using grit (a very coarse abrasive powder). A new coat of paint will be applied after that.
The diagonal structure in front of the scaffolding are the tuien (cable stays) of the bridge. And their shadows.
Some weeks ago asbestos was found in the grit and ofcourse the works were promptly halted. The grit was being used since last July. The grit that had been previously used caused nuisance - cars were damaged because metal particles of the grit caused rust spots and the consists were changed. But alas one containing asbestos.
Later no traces of asbestos were found in the containment tent and on the bridge itself and with a non-lethal version of the grit the work recommenced. Checkout this.
Veiled Willemsbrug
Europe, Netherlands, Zuid Holland, Rotterdam, Willemsbrug, Scaffolding, Containment covering (slightly cut from all sides).
The Willembrug (1981, Cor Veerling) is undergoing a major maintenance operation. Paint is being removed first. It’s blasted from the metal frame of the bridge using grit (a very coarse abrasive powder). A new coat of paint will be applied after that.
The diagonal structure in front of the scaffolding are the tuien (cable stays) of the bridge. And their shadows.
Some weeks ago asbestos was found in the grit and ofcourse the works were promptly halted. The grit was being used since last July. The grit that had been previously used caused nuisance - cars were damaged because metal particles of the grit caused rust spots and the consists were changed. But alas one containing asbestos.
Later no traces of asbestos were found in the containment tent and on the bridge itself and with a non-lethal version of the grit the work recommenced. Checkout this.