Repairs planned for Rivacre Road Bridge following vehicle damage

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 14:26

Repairs to the Rivacre Road Bridge on the B5132 in Ellesmere Port will begin on Monday 20th January, with a road closure in place.

The bridge previously suffered from damage caused by a vehicle strike in December 2024 and a full road closure is needed, at each side of the bridge itself, for these essential works to take place safely.

The work is expected to take around eight days.

The Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Strategic Transport and Highways, Cllr Karen Shore said:

“The closure is required in order to repair the brickwork parapet that was damaged by last year’s incident. I’d like to thank road users for their patience while we safeguard this busy route.”

Pictured - Rivacre Bridge.

More from Local News

More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire throughout Christmas period

Officers arrested 1,752 people across the county in a bid to keep people safe throughout the Christmas period.
Flock of sheep rescued from a flooded field in Chester

A flock of 24 sheep became stranded in a flooded field in Chester and needed the help of firefighters from Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, who ferried them to safety on inflatable sledges.
Prime Minister appoints Professor Teresa Anderson MBE to board of Royal Museums Greenwich

On Monday 6th January, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced that University of Manchester professor and Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement Director, Teresa Anderson has been appointed as a Trustee for Royal Museums Greenwich.
Holywell Place Making Public Consultation

Flintshire County Council will be holding drop-in sessions at the Connects office in Holywell, where local people are being encouraged to help shape the future of the town.
Pass the salt…

Cheshire Archives is appealing for memories and stories about working in the salt industry as part of an ongoing project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Students and staff collect charity donations and volunteer for local university’s ‘Give Back’ campaign

Students and staff at the University of Chester collected hundreds of items of food and toiletries for their local foodbanks as part of its ‘Give Back’ initiative.
Cheshire residents asked for thoughts on police budget

Ensuring the public’s voice is heard when it comes to policing is part of Dan Price’s role as Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Retail crime over the festive period

Officers from several departments across the Constabulary's Western Policing team joined forces with the Chester and Ellesmere Port Business Crime Reduction Partnerships, for a joint operation tackling retail crime in Chester and Ellesmere Port across December.
Small increases at some Council car parks later this month

Public notices will soon be published regarding changes to car parking tariffs at some Council-run car parks in the borough.
It's all happening at Jodrell Bank in 2025

There are lots of different activities taking place at Jodrell Bank over the next few months. Here are all the details...
Subscription window for 2025 garden waste collections opens next week

Residents can subscribe to have their Garden Waste collected from 6 January 2025, with collections due to restart on the week of 24th February 2025.
MADCAP TAKE ON HITCHCOCK CLASSIC SET TO BE STAGED AT CHESTER THEATRE

Final rehearsals are underway as a Chester theatre prepares to stage its first production of 2025, a comical re-telling of a classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller.
Becky’s London Marathon mission to raise thousands for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd

A University of Chester financial accountant is looking to raise thousands of pounds as she gets ready to take on this year’s London Marathon in aid of an important cause.
Blues Match Report: Chester 0 - 0 Southport

Video

Chester FC were held to a point by Southport after a game of few chances down at CH1.
Blues Match Preview: Chester FC v Southport

Chester FC welcome Southport to the Deva Stadium this afternoon for their first match of 2025.
CCTV images released following reports of burglary in Chester

Officers investigating reports of a burglary in Chester have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
Severn Trent issues storm and cold weather advice to customers

Severn Trent is offering advice to customers as stormy weather and freezing temperatures are expected throughout the New Year.
Over 1,300 tiny snails returned to the wild as conservationists bid to save species

Video

More than 1,300 critically endangered snails have been released into the wild after being rescued from the edge of extinction, with a little help from a team of conservationists from the UK and Madeira.
Blues Match Report: Marine 2 - 3 Chester FC

Video

Chester FC earned a crucial victory on Boxing Day away at Marine, a result that moves Calum McIntyre’s men to within a point of the top seven ahead of 2025.
Blues Match Preview: Marine v Chester FC

Chester FC will look to build on Saturday’s 1 - 1 draw at home to King’s Lynn Town with a short trip to Marine on Boxing Day.

Repairs planned for Rivacre Road Bridge following vehicle damage

More from Local News

Comments