North Yorkshire bridge repairs finally start after two-year delay
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 15:38 · Archive
Work to repair Nunnington Bridge in North Yorkshire has started nearly two years after damage to its parapet.
Repairs to Nunnington Bridge in North Yorkshire have finally begun nearly two years after the Grade II* listed structure was damaged in an incident in early 2025. The damage caused a section of the parapet to be demolished, necessitating the erection of barriers and temporary traffic lights to manage traffic.
North Yorkshire Council's Planning Committee approved a listed building consent application in June to rebuild the parapet wall using a mixture of original and new stone to preserve the bridge's historic features. Councillor George Jabbour, who represents Nunnington, had urged the committee to approve the application, describing the delay as causing 'significant inconvenience to the village'.
In a statement, Councillor Jabbour said: 'It has taken an awfully long time to begin the work to repair the bridge. I appreciate the historic nature of the structure and the unique circumstances of the project, but the delay in progressing this operation has caused significant inconvenience to the village.' According to the council, repairs are hoped to be completed around 13 November when the road can reopen.
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- Long-damaged North Yorkshire bridge finally being repaired after nearly two yearsWORK to repair a North Yorkshire bridge has finally started - nearly two years after it was damaged.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 21 Oct, 14:43
- Long-damaged North Yorkshire bridge finally being repaired after nearly two yearsWORK to repair a North Yorkshire bridge has finally started - nearly two years after it was damaged.The Press (York) · 21 Oct, 14:43
In this story: Nunnington Bridge · North Yorkshire · George Jabbour · North Yorkshire Council
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