Major road opening within weeks after bridge 'needed to be demolished' impacting thousands of drivers

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A crucial route for thousands of drivers every day is set to open within weeks after the previous bridge was demolished due to serious structural and safety fears.National Highways has confirmed that the A432 Badminton Road bridge over the M4 is set to open in June for the first time.The multi-million-pound bridge will open to non-motorised users, like pedestrians and cyclists, from the afternoon of Friday, June 19.Traffic management measures will be removed overnight to allow all vehicles to use the bridge from 7am on Saturday, June 20.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The A432 Badminton Road bridge was first closed in July 2023, after investigations revealed damage to the bridge which could not be repaired long-term or in a cost-effective manner.Preparation work launched in May 2024 when it was closed to motor traffic, but remained open for pedestrians and cyclists until it was demolished in March last year.National Highways outlined that the bridge required specialist working...

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