OFFICERS are still in the dark about when repairs will start to Whorlton Bridge which was closed to traffic almost a year ago.
The bridge, which was constructed in 1829, was closed to traffic temporarily last August after a routine inspection showed there was a “safety defect” . It remains open to pedestrians and cyclists, but a detour was put in place for motorists.
Highways officers are expecting to receive a final assessment report of the bridge’s load carrying capacity later this month.
Brian Buckley, Durham County Council’s strategic highways manager, said: “Until that is received, we can’t identify the extent of the repairs or determine a timescale for the proposed works, which would need approval from Historic England.
“As a result, the bridge will remain closed to vehicles for the foreseeable future.”
