By No update expected on Corporation Bridge works until ‘late September’
North East Lincolnshire Council has said that there will be no update on the delayed works on Corporation Bridge until late September.
Announced back in late 2020, the refurbishment works will see that the bridge remains functioning and that the mechanics are in full operation as well as upkeeping its historic look.
The entirety of this refurbishment will take up to 18 months to complete, during which time Corporation Road Bridge will be closed to all vehicles with diversion routes clearly signed.
Originally scheduled for March this year, the date was pushed back to April 19. It was then pushed back again to late July or August before the council issued their latest update.
NELC said: “The start date for the major restoration of Corporation Road Bridge has been deferred until permits have been approved by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Environmental Agency (EA) to carry out the works over the river.
“The permit applications are progressing, and it is hoped confirmation will be received at the end of September. Unfortunately, the permit application could not be submitted until the principal contractor had been appointed and the methodology of works had been submitted by them. The contract is currently being processed and once complete, the contractor can be announced.
“It is anticipated that works will begin in the autumn. A further update will be provided in September.”
In total, the Corporation Bridge refurbishment will cost £4.967m- 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.
