Planning permission approved for Corporation Bridge but still no contract awarded

Planning permission approved for Corporation Bridge but still, no contract awarded

Planning permission for the major restoration of Corporation Road Bridge has been accepted by the local planning authority.

However, a contract is yet to be awarded to contractors to carry out the extensive works, meaning a start date has yet to be set.

Work is now expected to start in late July or early August after originally being set to start in March.

This includes the key structural works, as well as the improvements to the aesthetic changes to the bridge, as part of the full refurbishment.

North East Lincolnshire Council said the “vital refurbishment works will protect the landmark for many years to come and preserve its heritage status.”

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.

The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists, except during short periods when the contractor will need to test the lifting mechanisms and the bridge will need to be fully closed.

The council added: “As part of its Grade 2 listed heritage status, it is important the bridge remains functioning and the mechanics are in full operation to ensure the council is satisfying the statutory obligations.

This is now the second time the works have been delayed, as they were originally set to begin in March before being pushed back to May or June.

The Corporation 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.