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This is quite impressive! Fair play to them for getting it done so fast.

Not only was the entire project incredible to see, the fact they got the new bridge in place AND opened the M6 motorway 13 hours ahead of schedule is just outstanding.

Motorway was reopened at 16:00, 13 hrs ahead of schedule. Excellent work by all involved.

A major project success should be declared a national holiday

I was on the M6 heading Carlisle & came off at Junc 39 which the diversion followed through a few local villages and the last village due to the traffic stopping I was right next to the M6 Bridge being knocked down on Sunday afternoon about 4pm, I could easily see lots off Excavators working still removing the debris, I only thought then to myself there is no way the M6 will open on the Monday which to my surprise was, The Workers must have worked their Socks off to do this and I have to Salute them, Well done guys, you all deserve a medal, Just a pity some other firms doing work on our motorways didn't take a leaf out of your book.

I’m in awe of the skills required to plan, create and install something like this. Fascinating stuff.

I heard on local news that the M6 reopened to traffic at 4pm on Sunday afternoon which is really good given that the closure was planned to last until 5am on Monday morning. Being finished 13 hours early is a great achievement.

ive been through that section of the M6 many times over the last few months I had no idea they were replacinf the rail bridge, one hell of a project thanks for sharing this

Very commendable work from Network Rail and Skanska. Thanks for the vid

Made in scotland girders, like Irn Brew.

I only found out about this when watching a YouTuber, who was travelling on an Avanti train from Wigan to Carlisle, via the Settle to Carlisle line. I was having to travel from Scotland to S W England on Saturday 3rd January, so got to the M6 at J40, at about 4pm. It took some 45 minutes in the queue to exit the M6, then another 45 minutes before traffic eased on the A66 eastbound. I opted to continue on the A66 to the A1 at Scotch Corner and go southbound, rather than return to the M6 via Brough, at J39. The A1 was completely clear, so it was the right choice and only added 10 miles to my journey.

Sometimes they can do it right, on time and properly, props!

Thanks for this fascinating insight.Yes watching on 15th January 2026 and trains now running over.Great work all

Fantastic footage of the operation and wonderful engineering.