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Some good news for motorists with the news that North Parade Bridge in Bath city centre has reopened to vehicles and cyclists as maintenance works on the historic structure are now complete.
Bath & North East Somerset Council have finished waterproofing and masonry works, with North Parade Bridge initially closing on 20 May to allow the work to safely take place.
However, investigation and repairs work to the underside of the bridge are due to start later this month. Though this won’t affect traffic crossing the bridge as these works will see the temporary installation of a pontoon in the River Avon.
Councillor Manda Rigby, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “Our works have gone according to plan and we’re glad we can reopen the bridge on schedule, reducing any further disruption.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we carried out the works, North Parade Bridge is one of 159 bridges we have to maintain in Bath & North East Somerset and maintenance works like these are necessary to keep them all open and people moving.”
The council ensured access to the nearby leisure centre, cricket club and local businesses was unaffected throughout.
For any queries about the project, contact highways_projects@bathnes.gov.uk.
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Please can the council clean up the staircase that leads down from North Parade Bridge? I sometimes take clients down there and end up regretting it because it STINKS!