Chetwynd Bridge width restriction

There will be a width restriction to protect the bridge from 31st July.
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Width restriction introduced on historic bridge to protect it and
prevent closure
A width restriction will be introduced on an historic Staffordshire bridge to
prevent heavy goods vehicles accessing it and help to preserve it for
future generations.
Whilst a weight limit was introduced on Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas to
protect the 19th century structure, many drivers are ignoring the signs
which is leading its further deterioration. Without the new restrictions the
bridge would need to close permanently to all traffic.
The bridge is 200 years old and Grade II Listed. It has undergone a full
restoration after its ironwork structure had started to deteriorate. A
weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes had to be introduced to prevent more
damage to iron bearings on the bridge.
Now a width restriction of 2.3 metres (7ft 6ins) is needed to stop heavier
vehicles from accessing the bridge. Three variable message signs will
alert drivers to the new restriction. There will be two either side of the
bridge and one for vehicles coming out of Barley Green Lane.
Signs will be installed next week beginning July 24, and restriction
barriers the following week beginning July 31.
Staffordshire County Council is designing a new bypass road bridge to
remove traffic off Chetwynd Bridge. This will become a pedestrian and
cycleway bridge.
Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways and
transport David Williams said:
“Chetwynd Bridge is listed and a historic asset to people in Staffordshire
and neighbouring Derbyshire. It has undergone a full and sympathetic
restoration to ensure it is safe to use and in keeping with its historic
status.
“Unfortunately, we had to introduce the weight limit to prevent further
deterioration of the bridge. We now need to bring in the width restriction
as far too many heavy vehicles are ignoring the restriction signs. Without
further action we would need to close the bridge to all traffic, which
nobody wants.
“We do of course understand this will place an inconvenience on local
residents and businesses, but we cannot compromise safety. We have let
businesses, partner organisations and communities know about the new
restriction.
“In the longer term, the county council is planning to remove all traffic
from Chetwynd Bridge and put it onto the new bypass road bridge.
“This will transform Chetwynd Bridge into a cycle and pedestrian route
and preserve it for future generations.”