A49 bridge delays ‘harming businesses’
Friday 7th October 2011, 11:01AM BST.
Businesses today criticised new delays in a major project to replace a road bridge on the A49 near Whitchurch, claiming they are losing money.
Companies say they are losing time and money because the date for completing work to replace Barmere Bridge, near Bickley Moss has been put back to the middle of November.
It was originally due to end at the beginning of next month, but officials have admitted they have experienced delays.
The news has been met with frustration from bosses of Whitchurch international storage and distribution company Grocontinental, whose drivers use the route.
Simon Thompson, distribution manager for Grocontinental, said: “Although we can’t quantify exactly how much, it has certainly cost us time and money.
“We are now having to divert to Broxton.
“We did know about the work prior to it happening, but rather than a letter from the contractors or the council, I think we knew about it by some other means.”
Richard Lewis, owner of plant and machinery hire and sales company Lewis and Co, based north of Whitchurch, said: “It has been difficult for our customers to the north to get to us. And we have had to go miles around to reach our customers.”
A spokesman for Cheshire West and Chester Council said: “We appreciate the inconvenience caused to local residents and businesses.
“However, this is essential work.”
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As I was injured on this bridge 20 months ago, I think they should take as long as it takes to make it safe!
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Why use a photo of Atcham bridge. or perhaps the Sloppy didn’t think we’d notice?
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