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The Sun
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic UK bridge used by thousands of drivers every day to close for four days from TODAY
A BRIDGE used daily by thousands of drivers will close for four days from today. The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, in Bristol, will temporarily shut down amid essential works. 2 2 Motorised vehicle and cyclist traffic will be prohibited from 7pm on Friday, May 16 to 7am on Monday, May 19. However, pedestrian access will remain unchanged during the four-day period. The contractors Taziker will be installing high-level lights around the towers while using roped access. In addition, they will also be carrying out further scaffolding and painting work. Speaking in a statement on the Clifton Suspension Bridge website, Bridge Master Trish Johnson said: "As part of this project to conserve the bridge for many years to come, we need to schedule occasional road closures to carry out works safely. "During these closures our contractor, Taziker, will be undertaking electrical works, scaffolding works, and painting the chains from the roadway. "We will also take advantage of the closure to conduct inspections and general maintenance. "During these bridge closures pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge, but cycling will be prohibited. "Cyclists may dismount and walk across the bridge, but as only one narrow footway will be open, cyclists are requested to avoid using the bridge if possible. "Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust wishes to apologise for the inconvenience which these closures will cause. Millions stuck in limbo as all highways and bridges shut down in major city – simple swap avoids travel headache "We hope that by keeping the road open during weekdays we will minimise the disruption caused." Earlier this month, the A3 and M25 around Wisley in Surrey were affected by a series of closures. Junction 10, where both motorways meet, has been part of an ongoing project to widen the A3. The closure was put in place to allow for resurfacing work. A419 closures - May 12-16 Monday May 12-Tuesday May 13 Roadworks started at 8pm on May 12 when the northbound carriageway was shut until 6am on Tuesday between the Commonhead junction and the A420. On Tuesday May 13, the northbound carriageway will shut from 8pm until 6am the following morning between the Commonhead junction and the A420. Wednesday May 14-Friday May 1 6 The southbound and northbound carriageways between the Commonhead Roundabout and junction 15 of the M4 will be closed from 8pm to 6am Workers are hopeful the project will be finished by Spring 2026. Meanwhile, drivers who use the A419 in and around Swindon faced a week of disruption. National Highways deemed the closure necessary while carrying out routine maintenance including carriageway sweeping. Motorists were advised to ensure they planed their route in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- BBC News
Warburton Toll Bridge threatened by 'irresponsible' lorry drivers
A toll bridge may have to close unless "irresponsible" drivers of lorries, tractors and other heavy vehicles stop crossing it illegally. Warburton Toll Bridge's owner claimed some drivers had taken advantage of tolls being suspended since Manchester Ship Canal Company said various measures had failed to deter drivers of overweight vehicles, and warned this was threatening the safety of contractors upgrading the bridge. It said some tractor drivers have obscured their number plates to avoid being caught on camera, with others have allegedly lied to site staff by claiming to have a permit to cross the bridge in Cheshire. In addition to signs clearly warning of the restrictions, barriers were introduced to deter overweight port director Jon Hassett said: "We have put in place a number of safe and sensible measures to deter these irresponsible drivers and ensure everyone's safety."Unfortunately the problem persists and unless we are able to resolve the illegal use of overweight vehicles using the bridge, we will be left with no other solution than to shut the road completely."It is essential that we can focus our efforts and resources on completing the upgrade as soon as possible rather than tackling this selfish behaviour." 'Little regard for others' Contractor Taziker, whose staff are doing most of the upgrade works, echoed Mr Hassett's director Neil Harrison said: "It is extremely disappointing that some drivers are so willing to put other people at risk for their own convenience. "It's also unreasonable to expect our staff, or indeed anyone, to be policing access and risking confrontation with individuals who have so far shown little regard for others."Local authorities have already been advised of the seriousness of the problem. Given the frequency of the breaches, Peel Ports Group and Taziker said they were monitoring the situation daily. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer
