Night closure of old Bideford bridge

THE Bideford Longbridge will be closed each evening this week from 7pm to midnight. The evening closures start tonight (Monday) and will continue until Friday to allow for the bridge resurfacing works to be completed, as part of the ongoing repair and re

THE Bideford Longbridge will be closed each evening this week from 7pm to midnight.

The evening closures start tonight (Monday) and will continue until Friday to allow for the bridge resurfacing works to be completed, as part of the ongoing repair and refurbishment of the Grade One Listed bridge. The work is being carried out during the evenings to minimise disruption.

During the closures, the diversion route, which will be signed from the Royal Hotel Roundabout to the Quay Roundabout via A386, A39, Torridge Bridge and B3235, and vice versa.

Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained at all times.