Another lorry gets stuck under notorious railway bridge in Romsey

A huge white lorry underestimated its height when driving through Romsey.

On Monday, September 4 traffic slowed up while the lorry squeezed through under the railway bridge near the junction with Duttons Road.

The spot is notorious for lorry crashes with at least 25 HGV collisions in the last 19 years.

Following the latest incident, residents suggested there should be better signage to warn lorry drivers.

Posting on the Facebook ^[2] group Romsey News and Information, one resident, said: “Trouble is once they are down by the bridge they nowhere to turn around and go back. They need better signage. Plus they could have an outdated sat nav. Just let the tyres down a bit then he should be able to get under then give him a good telling off.”

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Another commented: “Although I totally agree that its 100 per cent the driver’s fault, it is a funny height for a bridge as 90 per cent of the lorries fit under it. Normally, bridges are a bit more black and white with their height. It’s most likely drivers panicking that they will not be able to turn around and thinking the height warning is exaggerated.”

According to other commentors, Network Rail was checking for damage around 5.15pm and there was a chunk of paint missing from the barrier.

A protection beam was recently installed to protect the bridge but damage could still be caused if the bridge is struck and each incident has to be assessed.

Network Rail has been contacted for more information.

A Hampshire police spokesman said it was unaware of the incident.

References

^{^} Romsey bridge lorry crash: 23 lorries strike bridge in 18 years (www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk)
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