Motorists have been warned to expect significant disruptions after highways chiefs closed busy Wyther Lane Bridge to vehicles ‘due to serious safety concerns’.
A council highways officer this afternoon said severe damage has been caused to the bridge parapet as a result of a recent vehicle strike.
“Inspections have taken place at the site and it has been deemed too dangerous to allow traffic to continue to cross the bridge,” the officer added.
“Significant disruption should be expected, especially during peak hours. The bridge will likely be closed for a number of weeks while it is inspected further and repairs organised by the Canals and Rivers Trust.”
A signed diversion will be in place via Raynville Road, right onto Outgang Lane, right onto Broad Lane and visa versa. Pedestrians will still have access over the bridge during the closure
A traffic management team closed the bridge at around 3pm today (Thursday, 6 March).
In 2021 Wyther Lane Bridge was closed between March and December following a crash which caused damage to the bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Went through it on Wednesday afternoon and saw the damage, perhaps they should have shut it sooner now it’s obvious people’s lives were at risk