The estimated cost of reversing the controversial infilling of a bridge in Great Musgrave, Cumbria, has tripled, as National Highways confirmed to New Civil Engineer (NCE) that the cost of reversing the infilling alone will come in between £80,000 to £90,000.
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New Civil Engineer writes:
In order to bring the route under the structure back in to full use, National Highways said that it would cost between £316,000 and £431,000. That includes the cost of infill reversal, repair costs, masonry repairs to the bridge, strengthening, maintenance and examinations.
National Highways confirmed the figures after they were revealed on Twitter….
The 159-year-old masonry arched bridge in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside was filled in by National Highways contractors in July…
The £90,000 estimate to reverse infilling is three times more than the upper figure quoted by DfT under secretary of state Baroness Vere just two months ago.
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