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Lorry-damaged Swallowfield bridge fully reopens after repairs
Overview
A bridge on Church Road in Swallowfield, Berkshire, which was damaged when a lorry struck it on 11 February, has been fully repaired and reopened. Wokingham Borough Council completed the work on 8 October and is seeking to recover approximately £60,000 in costs from insurers. The lorry driver was previously convicted in September of driving without due care and attention.
Key points
- A bridge on Church Road in Swallowfield, Berkshire, was damaged by a lorry on 11 February.
- The incident destroyed a side of the brick wall and closed the road for over two weeks.
- Repairs were completed and the bridge fully reopened on 8 October.
- Wokingham Borough Council is seeking to recover about £60,000 in repair costs from insurers.
- The lorry driver was convicted of driving without due care and attention and fined at Reading Magistrates' Court.