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Hawkshead bridge - damaged assessed
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Both parapets have been cordoned off while the extent of the damange is assessed. Digital camera on loan from Fujifilm. Image heavily compressed for download. |
Cracks in the brickwork on Hawkshead Bridge have widened during the week. In early July it was noticed that four large cracks had appeared, two on each parapet of Hawkshead bridge.
There was also clear evidence that the bridge had been damaged on both approach corners with brickwork scuffed and traces of red and blue paint.
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| The wall structure supporting the parapets is falling away towards the river. Digital camera on loan from Fujifilm. Image heavily compressed for download. |
Pictures were posted on this site to show the extent of the damage and the matter was then taken up by the North Mymms Green Belt Society who wrote to the local authority.
Only three months earlier the bridge had been closed for two weeks while repairs on similar damage were carried out.
Now the work has begun again with both parapets being cordoned off with plastic matting.
Local residents who live along Hawkshead Lane have been campaigning against the bridge and lane being used by large vehicles. There is currently a three ton weight restriction on the approach to the narrow structure.
Click here to read the letter sent by North Mymms District Green Belt to the Bridges and Contracts Unit at Hertfordshire County Council.
July 15, 2000
Have Your Say: What is the solution to the continued damage to Hawkshead bridge? Have Your Say
Recent news:
New damage to
Hawkshead bridge - July 9, 2000
Bridge repairs
completed - April 2, 2000
Bridge: No
weight restriction needed - March 3, 2000
Hawkshead Lane
bridge begins to crack - February 27, 2000
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