Re-opening of rural bridge closed for more than 18 months delayed again

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Repair works to a crumbling bridge in west Stirlingshire have been delayed once more.Catterburn Bridge, in Croftamie, has been shut to traffic and pedestrians since September 2021 after a section of wall and pavement on the bridge partially collapsed.The road there was closed – from the B834 to the A811 – and Stirling Council had previously revealed that it was due to reopen last month.However, the reopening has been further delayed until later this month.Stirling Council this week told the Observer that the delay has come as a result of “complex works involving the diversion of utilities, as well as a number of other operational tasks”.A council spokesperson said: “We would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding throughout the closure of the road and apologise for this delay.

It is a result of complex works involving the diversion of utilities, as well as a number of other operational tasks.“The road is now programmed to reopen, single lane, in the week beginning May 22.

We will do all we can, working with the contractor and external agencies, to reopen it even earlier.“We will continue to keep local residents and businesses regularly informed as the contractor completes the final stages of this important work.” Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.

The delay to the work’s progress has left residents and traders frustrated.The completion of works had initially been earmarked for February this year.