Network Rail has announced that work on a Grade 2 Bolton Railway Bridge is underway this week. The work is for repairs and strengthening to the bridge.

The work on Stoneclough Road bridge next to Kearsley station is part of the Great North Rail Project. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation between the 28th October and when the project is completed in early December. Overnight closures of the road will be required on Saturday 26th of October and Saturday the 2nd of November.

Some of the work could be noisy and local residents have been advised of the bridge works. Rail passengers will not be affected by the upgrade work.

Network Rail has more information about their bridges, tunnels and viaducts, this can be found at www.networkrail.co.uk/bridges-tunnels-and-viaducts/

What did the officials say?

Sarah Padmore, scheme project manager for Network Rail, said:

“We are carrying out repairs to a bridge which spans Stoneclough Road in Kearsley as part of the Great North Rail Project.

“The work is vital to ensure the bridge remains safe and reliable for passengers and road users. We are grateful for the patience of the local community while the repairs are undertaken and will do all we can to minimise disruption.”

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