Repairs to Heathton West Bridge near Claverley

Heathton West Bridge, which carries the Claverley to Heathton road over a watercourse near Brook House, will be closed for repairs on Monday 30 June 2014 for a period of up to four weeks. 

The proposed work will involve taking down and rebuilding the bridge’s north-western wing wall which has cracked and settled significantly. This is believed to have been caused by water seeping under its relatively shallow foundation. 

Unfortunately, because of the relatively narrow nature of the bridge, it will be necessary to close it to traffic in order to carry out the proposed work safely. It is therefore proposed to close the bridge to traffic on Monday 30 June 2014 for a period of up to four weeks. 

When the bridge is closed, traffic will be diverted via Claverley, Upper Ludstone and Halfpenny Green. 

Access over the bridge for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will remain available throughout the proposed work. 

Claire Wild, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for bridge maintenance, said: 

‘‘It is appreciated that the road closure will cause some disruption, and everyone involved in the repair will do all that they reasonably can to reopen it as soon as possible.”