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<p>During a routine structural inspection of Clifton Bridge in 2018, Highways England
identified a number of safety critical repairs were needed. During these planned works,
further structural repairs were found to be necessary which led to the closure of
the bridge.</p><p> </p><p>I understand how busy this stretch of the A52 is and Highways
England did not take the decision to close the bridge lightly. The Department is working
with Highways England to make sure everything possible is being done to resolve the
situation and get traffic moving across the Clifton bridge as quickly and as safely
as possible. One lane has already re-opened.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England is working
closely with local authorities to ensure there are no restrictions on the diversion
routes.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England invited all Local Resilience Forums (LRF),
Nottingham City and County, to attend a briefing on the timings / stages necessary
to safely restore the bridge capacity to normal.</p><p> </p><p>Highways England also
meets weekly with local authorities and the emergency services to discuss mitigation
measures, share progress, and plan works.</p><p> </p><p>Restrictions will be in place
for some time until permanent repairs are completed. Highways England continue to
liaise with local authorities to explore how the impact of the Clifton Bridge closure
on the publics journey, can be further reduced.</p>
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