Stamford Bridge road bridge reopens two weeks ahead of schedule
The historic road bridge at Stamford Bridge has reopened two weeks ahead of schedule following an essential repair scheme.
The single-track bridge - which carries the busy A166 road between Driffield and York - reopened in time for the evening rush hour today (Friday 12 July) after eight weeks of work to strengthen the structure was completed.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council invested £350,000 in repairing the Grade II listed bridge and improving road safety, following years of damage caused by vehicles.
Built in 1727 – making it almost 300 years old – the 80m-long bridge over the River Derwent has been struck in several traffic accidents in recent years, causing severe damage to its stone parapets.
Thanks to a smooth and successful engineering project, the council’s YORhub framework contractor Esh Construction was able to complete the work ahead of its 10-week schedule.