NEWS | Emergency traffic lights in place after vehicle causes serious damage to a Grade II Listed Bridge near Hereford

Emergency traffic lights have been put in place on the A438 at Lugwardine Bridge.

Balfour Beatty Living Places, working together with Herefordshire Council, have implemented a lane closure on the A438, following significant damage to the Lugwardine Bridge.

The bridge wall has been hit by a passing vehicle and initial inspections have found the damage is so significant that the wall must be taken down and rebuilt.

Lugwardine Bridge is a Grade II listed structure and crosses over the River Lugg Site of Special Scientific Interest, meaning liaison with building conservation officers and other authorities such as Natural England is required before the repairs can be carried out.

Temporary traffic lights have been put in place to ensure the safety of passing vehicles and to keep them away from the damaged wall. The repair works are anticipated to commence during the summer.

Cllr Barry Durkin, Cabinet Member Roads and Regulatory Services, said: “The circumstances for having to install traffic lights at this location are regrettable but these measures are necessary for the safety of those using the bridge.  We are sorry for any inconvenience caused but we are working with the relevant authorities to ensure that necessary repairs to this bridge can be completed as soon as possible.”

If you discover an issue with the temporary traffic lights at this site or at other sites across the county, you can report this to us by calling 01432 261800. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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