Historic bridge to be closed to traffic & completely dismantled after safety concerns – with diversions already in place

A HISTORIC bridge that is almost 200 years old is to be taken apart, restored and reassembled piece by piece following safety concerns.

Whorlton Bridge in County Durham will be dismantled so that its components can be inspected and tested before being put back together again, the county’s council said.

AlamyThe 193-year-old bridge was closed to all users in 2020 following safety concerns[/caption] AlamyRepair work is finally underway to restore the bridge to its former glory[/caption] AlamyThe bridge...