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14

Jul 2023

Last Updated: 14/07/2023
Environment
Environment

Harrogate village bridge repairs set to last five weeks

by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

| 14 Jul, 2023
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The bridge in Hampsthwaite, which closed last month.

Repairs to a Harrogate village bridge which has been closed since June are set to last five weeks.

North Yorkshire Council closed the bridge on Church Lane in Hampsthwaite suddenly and without warning on June 2.

The closure came after a two-inch wide gap appeared at the side of the bridge following a vehicle collision, prompting safety concerns.

Council officials have confirmed that repairs will start on the bridge on July 24 and last for five weeks. It will be closed to traffic, pedestrians and cyclists during the work.

Cllr Keane Duncan, executive councillor for highways at the council, said:

“The maintenance of our often historic bridges across the county is a huge task for our officers and unfortunately there are times when we encounter unforeseen repair work. 
“On inspection of Hampsthwaite Bridge, our engineers found that the parapet has been pushed out over the edge of the bridge deck and this has damaged several of the corbels that support from beneath. 
“These need to be repaired and 15 metres of the parapet taken down and rebuilt using hot mixed lime mortar.” 


PBS Construction (North East) Ltd has been awarded a £50,567 contract to carry out repairs on the bridge.

The company was also hired to construct the first phase Otley Road cycle path in September 2021.



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Cllr Michael Harrison, who represents Hampsthwaite on North Yorkshire Council, said: 

“We appreciate the disruption the closure is having on road users so please be assured that our engineers have been getting plans in motion to carry out the repairs as quickly as possible. 
“We will keep the public updated on the works as they progress.”