The long awaited bridge is open
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The long awaited bridge is open
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 13 Jan 2023
The bridge crosses both the railway line and North Beck, and although construction appears to have been completed many months ago, the bridge, which carries the B6271 relief road has only recently opened to traffic. The new road connects the A167 to the A684 on the north side of the town and should offer an alternative route into the town centre for motorists hoping to avoid a long wait at the level crossing on the A167 direct route, but does one come this long way round or take a chance that the notorious level crossing will be open?
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Image Location
Latitude
54.35192
Longitude
-1.436248