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Online event to explain major repairs to Royal Border Bridge lasting all year

Roger Smith
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Last updated: 27th January, 2022 at 1:12 pm

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Online event to explain major repairs to Royal Border Bridge lasting all year

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Roger Smith
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Last updated: 27th January, 2022 at 1:12 pm

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Throughout 2022 the iconic Royal Border Bridge over the River Tweed at Berwick-on-Tweed in Northumberland is to undergo major repairs.

Network Rail is to carry out undergo structural repairs on all 28 arches of the Grade I listed bridge. The work has already started and will last until November 2022. The repairs have been planned so that the bridge should not require any major maintenance work for the next 30 years.

An online information event hosted by Network Rail is being held on Thursday 27 January from 18:00 to 19:00. Members of the project team will be on hand to explain the work in more detail, and to answer any questions residents may have. Anyone wishing to join the event online can do so by visiting https://bit.ly/31YwsNn as the event starts.

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During the work, site facilities, scaffolding, and a rope access system will be installed, which is vital to allow teams to work safely. The footpath along the bridge will remain open throughout to minimise the impact on the community.

Sarah Reid, Route Director for Network Rail’s East Coast route, said: “In this feat of engineering, we’ll be repairing the iconic Royal Border Bridge so that it can continue to transport passengers between England and Scotland along the East Coast Main Line – and crucially, be enjoyed by the community – for years to come.

“I know this is a well-loved landmark, so I’d encourage anyone who wants to find out more about our work to come along to the online information event and ask any questions they have.”

Timeline of work