Unfortunately, Loyn bridge has had to be closed again! The reason is that a tree trunk which has become lodged between the bridge supports, has been badly eroding the stonework on one of the supports.
The damage is so severe that the LCC has been forced to condemn the bridge as unsafe. With a further storm forecast, they are arranging for the tree to be cut and removed by specialists on Tuesday (29th Dec). The damage will then be assessed.
For safety reasons, the bridge is therefore closed until further notice to both vehicles and pedestrians. (The fire brigade have filled the plastic barriers with water – a truly immovable obstruction!)
The police have issued this warning:
‘We are receiving reports regarding people tampering with the road closures at the Loyn Bridge between Hornby and Gressingham. This puts the safety of local residents at risk. The bridge is currently closed due to damage and is closed for a reason. Engineers will be attending 29/12/15 to assess. If anyone witnesses someone tampering with the barriers please Tel us on 101 quoting log 515/281215.’
