A timescale has been given for the full reopening of Lady Bay Bridge, which was closed after a lorry crashed off it on Monday July 4, 2022. The bridge was initially closed in both directions for a week before Nottinghamshire County Council reopened part of the bridge in one direction on Monday (July 11).
Motorists leaving Nottingham have been able to use the road heading towards Rushcliffe thanks to the installation of temporary concrete barriers, but a schedule for repair work now means a full opening is being proposed.
Nottinghamshire County Council said on Tuesday, August 2 that work has now started on the repairs on Lady Bay Bridge with the structural scaffolding now in place. Work should be completed within four weeks.
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Councillor Neil Clarke, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, said: “The specialist bridge contractor is preparing the brick work this week ready to start the main repair work next week with the aim of completion by the end of August.
“Given the local heritage of the bridge, materials are being sourced which match the existing style. The parapet will also be rebuilt to replicate the previous design and wherever possible we’re reusing materials.
“This is important route in and out of the City and following the accident we’re working really hard to get it reopened as soon as possible. Now we have the specialist staff on-site that should be within 4 weeks.”
Traffic is currently able to use the bridge coming out of the city to ensure congestion is minimised. The Council said the southbound direction was chosen for the partial reopening to make sure that congestion doesn’t build up in the city and affect the movement of emergency vehicles.
Councillor Clarke added: “We will be keeping motorists and local residents updated as the work progresses and would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst the repair work is carried out”
Residents had previously criticised how long the repairs were taking.
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