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Bridge reopening delayed as further damage found

Samantha JaggerNorth East and Cumbria
News imageGoogle Cumwhinton railway bridge near Carlisle, looking across the bridge from one side. The bridge is now a road, with a white dashed line down the middle and a kerb on the left hand side. There are stone walls at the edge of the bridge, and below it you can see the railway track and the surrounding area is very green with large trees.Google
A road closure will remain in place at Cumwhinton, near Carlisle, until at least 23 October

The reopening of a bridge will be delayed after further damage was found to the structure.

Repair work to the former railway bridge at Cumwhinton, near Carlisle, started in September, but Cumberland Council maintenance teams then identified issues with the bridge parapet.

Part of the B6263 road is due to reopen by 23 October, subject to weather and site conditions, with closures from 09:00 BST to 15:30 on weekdays, the council said.

A signed diversion remains in place, but access for pedestrians will be maintained at all times.

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