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M5 to close for weekend demolition of deteriorating footbridges
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National Highways is closing a stretch of the M5 between junctions 11 and 12 in both directions to demolish two deteriorating footbridges, Grove Court and Uphill Court, for public safety. Officials stated the 60-year-old structures suffered from freeze-thaw damage and risked dropping concrete onto the live carriageway. Drivers have been urged to follow official diversion routes.
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- The M5 will be closed between junctions 11 and 12 from Friday at 23:00 BST until Monday at 06:00.
- Grove Court and Uphill Court footbridges are being removed due to severe, faster-than-anticipated deterioration.
- National Highways warned that winter freeze-thaw cycles could cause concrete to drop onto the active motorway.
- The northbound junction 11a exit slip road is closed to store equipment and plant vehicles for the operation.
- The bridges have been in place for over 60 years and were originally slated for replacement in 2029.