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Tuesday 16 Mar 2010

ESSENTIAL BRIDGE WORK AT SKINNINGROVE THIS EASTER

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£155,000 is being invested to improve a railway bridge at Carlin How, Skinningrove this Easter.

Network Rail is completing work to reinforce the concrete bridge on Wesley Terrace on behalf of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.  Once complete, it will mean that the bridge can safely accommodate the heavy vehicles which need to access the industrial estate for many years to come.

The work is being funded by the council and requires a full road closure over two long weekends, from 3pm Friday 2 April to 6am Tuesday 6 April and from 6pm Friday 9 April to 6am Monday 12 April. 

Stephen Fletcher, route civils asset manager for Network Rail, said: “This work is essential to keep the bridge open for the heavy traffic which uses it.  Because of the location of the bridge we have timed the works to create minimum disturbance for the businesses on the estate and will be working around the clock to complete the job as quickly as possible. 

“We have been working closely with the council highways department about the timing of the works and arrangements for the diversion.  A free minibus will be provided for pedestrians during the road closures.”

Cllr Mary Lanigan, cabinet member for highways, transportation and planning at Redcar & Cleveland Council added: “Our collaboration with Network Rail has allowed these essential works to be completed with the minimum possible disruption to the local community.  Once complete, we will have a bridge that is fit for purpose for many years to come.”