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Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston opening delayed after heatwaves

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Diggers and other construction machinery are surrounded by rubble as a bridge is demolished over a railway track. It is a sunny winters day in a residential area.

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Winterstoke Road Bridge opening delayed to early 2028 due to summer heatwaves

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
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