Concerns expressed by Brigg Blog followers who have been in touch by email have been taken up with North Lincolnshire Council, which has now responded.
CADNEY ROAD
It was suggested to us by someone who uses this route often that Cadney Road needs attention. Rob Beales, Head of Better Routes at North Lincolnshire Council, explains: "Cadney Road along its length is, in parts, in separate ownership. North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) is responsible for the majority of the stretch between Brigg and Cadney, although Lincolnshire County Council are responsible for a section from the rail over bridge down to Kettleby Beck. This latter section does require some remedial works. It is not possible for NLC to maintain another authority's roads. NLC continues to inspect and monitor the condition of roads in their ownership on a routine basis and will undertake maintenance works as and when necessary. Currently there are no areas at intervention level for this category of road."
A18 - ANCHOLME WAY BRIDGE
It's been mentioned by at least one councillor and we've noted ourselves that small cracks appeared in the surface of the road. Although those on the road were filled in, at least one crack is still visible on the adjoining pedestrian island. Rob Beales, Head of Better Routes at North Lincolnshire Council, explains: "There is some long-term consolidation of the embankments to the bridge causing some differential movements which have resulted in carriageway and footway surfacing superficial cracks appearing. These cracks will be filled to keep the ingress of water to a minimum. The bridge itself is structurally sound and we have no concerns in regard to its integrity."
Interesting - so the bridge is doing the splits.
ReplyDeleteThe bridge is okay - it's just the river banks that wobble.
When I lived near Ironbridge in Salop many years ago the Ironbridge had the same problem.
The bridge was immensely strong, but the River Severn was eroding the banks on which the foundations were on - so they had to reinforce the banks to reduce river erosion.
I think the extinct Brock Ox suffered differential erosion - one side sunk further than the front to create the distintive lean.
In Dudley, there is a pub (name forgotten) that suffers badly from mining slippage....everything is distorted...even the chair legs are of different length...it creates an optical illusion....the grandfather clock appears to have a pendulum that swings off-centre and the surface of a full pint of beer seems to be learning. worth a visit.