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| The trouble-stricken Grimsby bridge - a lot more water will have flown under it before repairs are completed |
THE Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council and his Portfolio Holder for Highways have today shared their "absolute frustration and anger" over the continuing Corporation Road Bridge repairs fiasco.
Cllr Philip Jackson and Cllr Stewart Swinburn say they fully sympathise with all who have been inconvenienced by its continued closure and understand public sentiment as they feel it themselves.
The duo have issued a joint statement: "We have taken charge, we are clear on accountability, and we have taken the right steps to ensure a situation like this does not happen again.
"This situation is unacceptable, and we share the views of local people.
"However, we cannot turn back the clock.
"What is vital now is that we move on, we get this right and we return what is a highly important historical asset back to its former glory."
However, the exasperation is expected to persist for at least another 13 months.
It has emerged that the estimated re-opening date is not until December next year.
Pending resumption of repairs, Cllr Swinburn confirmed that the council has instructed 'a number' of independent experts to review the work undertaken by the previous contractors who were sacked in summer.
Last word to Cllr Jackson: "My colleagues and I are frustrated with the delays and the lack of progress.
"It is not good enough.
"We have been very patient, but the level of delay and the cost of the works are no longer acceptable."
* After a summertime lull while NELC sought a replacement contractor, repair work is set to resume next week.
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