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Winterstoke Road Bridge opening delayed to early 2028 due to summer heatwaves
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The replacement project for the 85-year-old Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare has been delayed from summer 2027 to early 2028. North Somerset Council and contractors Octavius stated that persistent hot weather and record-breaking summer heatwaves caused railway tracks to expand, triggering strict Network Rail safety controls and pausing construction.
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- The £11m bridge replacement project has been delayed from summer 2027 to early 2028.
- The delay was caused by summer heatwaves creating high pressure and expansion in nearby railway tracks.
- Network Rail safety controls and potential impacts on track stability forced construction to pause.
- The bridge was originally closed in November 2025 and officially demolished in December 2025 after structural issues were found.
- The Ministry of Defence has covered the £11m cost of the replacement bridge.
- Local businesses previously reported drops in customer numbers due to the ongoing road closure.