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Bridge barriers

Reported via mobile in the Structures (eg bridges, fencing, noise barriers) (NH) category anonymously at 09:05, Tue 5 July 2022

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3649277.

This is a bridge that is used by horse riders ans the barriers are too low. This is an accident waiting to happen. I personally had a very close call the other day as the rider I was with horse was spooked by a lorry transporting agricultural machinery causing it to go sideways into my horse which ended up with me getting pushed towards the barrier. With all of the housebuilding in the area more and more horses and riders are using the bridge. Also car drivers try to pass us on the bridge also meaning that we have to get close to the barriers. Please can this be looked at as a matter of urgency.

Updates

  • Thank you for your report concerning the bridge barriers at this location. We're sorry to hear about the incident.

    The bridge parapet is at a height of 1100mm which is in accordance with current standards for combined pedestrian/vehicle use. In addition, a safety fence is present to the front of the parapets.

    We believe incidents such as this could be mitigated by provision of warning signs should the local authority responsible for the road consider them warranted.

    Contact details for local authorities can be found by using the search facility at:

    Www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council

    Kind regards

    National Highways

    Posted by at 16:21, Tue 5 July 2022

  • Strap laying in the road just before sos stop 3006b

    Posted anonymously at 12:06, Thu 14 July 2022

  • We believe incidents such as this could be mitigated by provision of warning signs should the local authority responsible for the road consider them warranted.

    Contact details for local authorities can be found by using the search facility at:

    Www.gov.uk/find-your-local-council

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted anonymously at 20:58, Mon 18 July 2022

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