WORK RESUMES ON BOLTON BRIDGE

Thursday 25 May 2006

WORK RESUMES ON BOLTON BRIDGE

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A new phase of work is set to begin on the £3 million Newport Street bridge in Bolton at the end of this month, and is due to be completed in July. Jo Kaye, Area General Manager (Manchester) said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council on this scheme. When the project is complete it will offer long-term benefits for local people by providing them with a lasting and innovative landmark.” The scheme is being project managed by Network Rail and work is being carried out in partnership with Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. The work sees the old bridge, which was built in 1905, replaced with a modern structure to bring the bridge in line with new European regulations. The work will require the bridge to be closed to vehicles between Saturday 3 June and Sunday 11 June 2006. Access to local businesses will be maintained via Trinity Street and Great Moor Street, and the bridge will remain open to pedestrians at all times.

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