Pickmere Lane, Pickmere - Partial Arch Collapse

Due to a structural failure on the arch of the bridge over Waterless Brook, the B5391, Pickmere Lane will remain closed until further notice.

Under current Health and Safety legislation and for the safety of our workforce and members of the public, it is necessary for a road closure to be in place.

The work that is happening

To facilitate necessary investigations by divers and engineers into the cause of the bridge failure, the road will be closed until further notice.

Due to the nature of the work, pedestrian and cyclist access through the closure will not be possible. We will provide an estimated reopening timeframe after the investigations are complete.

Diversion Route

There is a signed diversion in place and members of the travelling public, including cyclists are advised to follow this. See the full diversion route.

Further information

• Emergency access will not be maintained due to the condition of the bridge. Emergency services are aware of the closure and the diversion arrangements are in place for emergency vehicles
• The road closure is necessary to protect the safety of both members of the public and our workforce
• Diversion routes are in place and signed
• Local businesses remain open and access will be facilitated where possible via diversion routes
• Delays are expected and motorists should plan journeys
• No pedestrian/cyclist access due to the condition of the bridge