RESTORATION OF GRIMSBY'S CORPORATION ROAD BRIDGE DELAYED UNTIL EARLY SUMMER

                                                  

The grand old bridge - restoration contractors still not appointed

A HITCH in appointing a contractor has held up the start of restoration of Grimsby's Corporation Road Bridge.

Despite this, North East Lincolnshire Council expect the project to get underway later next month or in June.

During the 18-month makeover, the bridge will be closed to all vehicles which, alas, is likely to lead to traffic snarl-ups. 

Motorists wishing to cross to the west side of the bridge (Sainsbury’s side) will be directed from Westgate roundabout, down Pyewipe Road and onto Corporation Road. 

Larger vehicles will be asked to straddle both lanes at the traffic signals. 

Those heading to the east side of the bridge will be directed to Lockhill roundabout.

The bridge is of Grade 2 listed heritage status, so it is deemed important that the bridge's  mechanics are in full operation to ensure the council is satisfying the statutory obligations. 

The bridge refurbishment is a £4.967m scheme - funded by £2.967m from the Department for Transport, £1.83m set aside by the Council and a further £170,000 from the Local Transport Fund.

The Department of Transport funding is specifically ringfenced for these works.