Bradford on Avon

Bradford on Avon rail bridge replacement faces further delay

The long-running project was originally intended to be finished by March but is now expected to be completed by Monday, December 18.
In early November Network Rail said it was “on track” to complete the project by the end of the month but that target h…

Bradford on Avon railway bridge set to reopen in November

Work on the road over rail bridge in St Margaret’s Street is at least six months behind schedule following several technical challenges that have arisen during the course of the project.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We’re on track to reopen the r…

Technical challenges extend time for Wiltshire bridge replacement

The time for Network Rail[1] to replace St Margaret’s Street Bridge at Bradford-on-Avon[2] in Wiltshire[3] has had to be extended until the end of November because of various technical challenges that were found during the course of the work.
The bridg…

Trowbridge roadworks set to cause traffic chaos for months

Both Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon are likely to be affected by upcoming and continuing roadworks this summer.
The council have announced that the B3105 New Terrace at Staverton will close from July 26 for nearly five months, reopening again on Decem…

Work to remove steel beams on Bradford on Avon railway bridge …

The operation was abandoned on Saturday after engineers were unable to use the crane to lift out the rusting steelwork of the existing structure.
They hired in a 130-tonne crane from Ainscough Crane Hire Ltd but were forced to abandon Saturday night’s …

Plan to remove railway bridge delayed after problems found

The bridge over the railway illuminated as work to remove it was scheduled to take place but is now delayed (Image: Trevor Porter)

WORK to replace the road over rail bridge in Bradford on Avon faces further delays after engineers were unable to cra…

Wiltshire road partially blocked as lorry crashes into ditch

A Wiltshire road is partially blocked after a lorry crashed into a ditch.
The Astra Removals lorry left the B3109 near Bradford on Avon at around 3pm this afternoon (Friday).
The route, between Bradford Leigh and Lower South Wraxhall, is partially bloc…