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The Causeway Bridge in Wolsingham

Work due to start on The Causeway Bridge in Wolsingham has been deferred after we listened to local concerns.

The bridge was scheduled to close to pedestrians and traffic for 20 weeks from 22 July, for work that is aimed at ensuring it can continue to be used well into the future.

We have carefully considered all of the feedback received and are now reviewing our plans with a view to beginning in Spring of 2025.

In the short-term routine maintenance and structural surveys will continue to ensure the bridge - built in 1894 and between The Causeway and Wear's Bank - remains safe.

Wolsingham Bridge Downstream Elevation

We have taken on board all the comments made, particularly around maintaining pedestrian access and the timing of the works, and decided to defer the works to give us the opportunity to further consider the needs of local residents, businesses and the farming community, and review project delivery.

Due to the nature of the work, there will still be an unavoidable requirement for a full closure when the work does take place, however every effort will be made in the meantime to further review how the impacts on local residents and the travelling public can be minimised.

Updates will be provided in due course.