Corporation Road Bridge major restoration
Major restoration work to Corporation Road Bridge started in 2022.
The full refurbishment includes key structural works, as well as improvements to the aesthetic changes to the bridge – protecting the landmark for many years to come and preserve its heritage status.
Once the project started, engineers discovered far more deterioration than initial work had uncovered. This meant that an assessment had to be carried out across the entire structure to consider what further work was required to secure the structure and restore it to full working condition.
As part of its Grade 2 listed heritage status, it is important the bridge remains functioning and the mechanics are in full operation to ensure the council is satisfying the statutory obligations.
The work is expected to continue until Summer 2025.
Multi-disciplinary bridge works specialist Spencer Group is the contractor for the scheme.
A full road closure to vehicles has been in place since the start of the works. Diversion routes are clearly signed. The bridge remains open to pedestrians and cyclists, except during short periods when work is likely to obstruct access to the pavements. In this instance, notice will be given in advance.
Initially the Corporation Bridge refurbishment was a £5.117m scheme – funded by £2.967m from the Department for Transport, £1.83m set aside by the council and a further £320,000 from the Local Transport Fund. The Department for Transport funding was specifically ringfenced for these works.
Additional costs from the extended works required on this project have not yet been published due to commercial sensitivity.
If you have any queries about the scheme, please email [email protected]
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