Understand
Nether Bridge in Kendal to close for five days for crash repairs
Overview
Nether Bridge in Kendal, an ancient monument damaged in a vehicle crash in June, is closing to all vehicles for up to five days for repairs to its southern parapet wall. Original and locally sourced stone will be used with traditional lime mortar. Pedestrians and cyclists will retain access via the northern footway, and a signed diversion route is in place.
Key points
- Nether Bridge in Kendal will close to all vehicles for a maximum of five days for repair work.
- The bridge was damaged in June when a car struck it, knocking about 32.8ft (10m) of heritage stonework into the river.
- Repairs will rebuild the southern parapet wall using recovered original stonework, locally sourced stone, and traditional lime mortar.
- A signed diversion route has been set up via Romney Bridge and Milnthorpe Road, and additional signage will prevent HGVs from using Parkside Road.
- Pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the northern footway throughout the closure.