12-day diversion planned for historic Shropshire bridge repair work
The repairs are needed after damage caused by a crash last year.
A historic bridge will be closed for repair work, with a diversion in place.
Shropshire Council has confirmed that Morton Bridge – which carries the B4396 over the River Morda – will be closed for maintenance work from June 29 to July 10.
The work will involve taking down and rebuilding the downstream parapet and general pointing works following damage caused in a crash last year.
A spokesman for the council said: “Unfortunately, in order to carry out the work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The closure will be in force 24 hours a day.
“Access over the bridge for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will remain available throughout the work, and access to frontages will be maintained up to the bridge closure.
“Inevitably there will be some disruption during this work and people are thanked in advance for their understanding.”
Advance notice signs will be erected at the bridge and an information letter delivered to local properties.
Information about the work is available online.
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