Fresh aerial images show canal progress

25 September 2012

If you've happened to drive on the M9 near junction 6 recently, have you wondered what's going on below your wheels?

Well, it's all to do with the Helix. Our contractor Balfour Beatty have temporarily removed two of the lanes to construct the M9 canal tunnel as part of our canal link development.

This 80m tunnel will allow the M9 and the adjacent pipe bridge to be bypassed to improve navigational access into the canal network. It will also feature a tow path for travel on foot and cycle into the canal hub area.

The canal is now excavated to its final depth. Balfour Beatty are forming the area where the Kelpies will be sited, as well as progressing well with the main canal hub car park. 

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