Damaged bridge close to reopening

AN historic road bridge linking the East Riding with North Yorkshire is set to fully reopen in 10 days after more than seven months of disruption to residents and businesses.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Jul 2010, 11:12 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2010, 11:12 BST

But it has not yet been decided whether weight and width restrictions to limit further damage will be imposed.

The Grade II* listed bridge over the River Derwent at Sutton-on-Derwent was severely damaged when it was hit by a lorry on January 8.It reopened with width restrictions after temporary repairs on February 7 and closed again on June 14.

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East Riding Council said it expected to complete more extensive structural and resurfacing work in time for the bridge to be reopened on July 26.

The closure decimated the takings of some local businesses and villagers signed a petition calling for a weight limit to be introduced to prevent further damage.

But North Yorkshire Police, the Road Haulage Association, York Council, North Yorkshire County Council and 13 parish councils are among opponents of a permanent restriction.

East Riding Council's environment and transport overview and scrutiny committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss what measures, if any, will be taken to reduce traffic.

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