Closure of Clun Bridge

Clun Bridge will be closed for up to seven days from Monday 14 April for essential work to rebuild part of its parapet walls.

The bridge, which carries the A488 road between Shrewsbury and Knighton across the River Clun, was hit by a vehicle last October demolishing part of the bridge’s eastern parapet.

When the damage first occurred, temporary scaffolding was erected across the breach in the parapet as a safety measure until the weather improved enough for the repairs to be carried out.

Unfortunately, as the bridge is narrow, it will be necessary for safety reasons to close it to traffic in order to carry out the work.

Access for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained across the bridge at all times.

When the bridge is closed, through traffic will be diverted along the B4385 and A4113 roads via Little Brampton and Leintwardine.

John Williams, Shropshire County Council’s principal bridge engineer, said: “It is appreciated that the bridge closure will cause inconvenience and disruption and we will do all that we reasonably can to reopen the road to traffic as soon as possible. The diversion signing will include signs to advertise that Clun remains open for business as usual despite this closure”

10 April 2008