Work Begins To Protect ‘Weak’ Road Bridge
Written by HFM News on 19th July 2021
Work starts today to protect a road bridge in Market Harborough which was found to be weak in places during a routine inspection.
Bollards will be installed at both sides of the structure over the River Welland on Welland Park Road, between Coventry Road and Farndon Road, to prevent cars entering the pavement.
The bridge on Welland Park Road
Cllr Ozzy O’Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport at Leicestershire County Council, said: “This is vital safety work to ensure we don’t have to do more disruptive and costly repair work later. It also has the added benefit of stopping pavement parking, which is dangerous for pedestrians, can cause obstructions and disrupt traffic flow.
“We regularly check our bridges in Leicestershire and it is normal for sections of bridges to need extra support over time. By putting the bollards on the pavement of Welland Park Road bridge we are protecting the bridge and the vital utilities that run underneath the pavement.”
Traffic lights will be in operation during the work, set to take about two weeks.
