Bridge is back in place after major refurbishment

4 hours ago

Stuart HarrattEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

News image — The Weel Bridge takes traffic across the River Hull, near Beverley

Jo Makel/BBC The refurbished bridge in place across the river. It is bright blue and consists of a metal lattice on both sides with a single roadway across. Workers in safety gear are working on the road. — The Weel Bridge takes traffic across the River Hull, near Beverley

A bridge has been lifted back into place after undergoing a full refurbishment.

The 73-year-old Weel Bridge, which carries traffic over the River Hull near Beverley, East Yorkshire, was taken to an engineering firm in South Yorkshire in April for the work.

The structure has been strengthened and has undergone structural repairs, had its footpath widened, and been given upgrades to its mechanical, electrical and bridge control systems.

Safety checks will be carried out over the next few weeks before the bridge is reopened, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council A metal bridge being lifted by crane cables. The blue structure is suspended in the air against a clear blue sky. — The 20-tonne bridge was removed in April for the work

The approach road to the bridge has been straightened to improve visibility, and a footpath and cycleway has been installed.

The 20-tonne bridge, which was built in 1953, can be raised to allow ships to pass along the river.

Weel Household Waste Recycling site, which was closed when the bridge was removed, will reopen when the bridge also does, a council spokesperson said.

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