Bridge repair works brought forward
The repair of a bridge damaged during a storm in 2024 has been brought forward by nearly two months.
Newerne Street Bridge in Lydney was initially due to be repaired from 28 July to 15 August after it was damaged during Storm Bert in November 2024.
A high volume of rain from upstream caused the River Lyd to burst its banks, causing structural damage to the bridge. Further damage was caused when a car crashed into it nine days later.
Now, Gloucestershire County Council has announced the bridge will be repaired from 3 to 20 June after securing written permission from the Environment Agency to carry out the work, which will happen under temporary two-way traffic light control.
Following the storm and vehicle damage, the bridge was fully closed from 24 November until January, when it reopened under temporary traffic lights.
A spokesperson for the county council said: "We would like to thank the local community for their ongoing patience throughout this repair."
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