Tuesday 3 Jul 2007
NECHELLS PARK ROAD BRIDGE SET FOR STRENTHENING WORK
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Network Rail in partnership with Birmingham City Council is strengthening Nechells Park Road railway bridge in Birmingham to bring it in line with the latest European standards. The £1 million project is set to be complete by the end of September. The bridge which carries Nechells Park Road over the railway will be closed throughout the project. The strengthening work will allow the bridge to carry commercial road vehicles now permitted on Britain's roads under recent EU legislation. Chris Rowley, Network Rail Area General Manager said: "This project is part of a massive upgrading programme which is being conducted on hundreds of bridges across the UK. The work will ensure that this important route can remain open for many years to come." Neil Dancer, Birmingham City Council's Chief Highway Engineer, added: "Drivers are advised that the closures will be in place from Monday 9th July to Sunday 30th September when the project is due to be completed. Local residents have been informed and diversionary routes will be well signed for motorists. Pedestrian access will be maintained across the bridge at all times."
Notes to editors
During the closure of Nechells Park Road vehicular access to St Clements Road will be via Nechells Place.
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