Durham drivers warned of road misery as Milburngate Bridge set for 1m revamp

Drivers in Durham will be hit by delays during a 1m bridge refit.

Milburngate Bridge, in Durham City, is 48 years old and in urgent need of repairs which will take place this summer.

Councillors are set to debate three options - one of which would see the route on the A690 through the city closed to traffic and pedestrians alike for six weeks.

The recommended proposal involves keeping the bridge open in both directions with work taking place one carriageway in each direction.

The project would get under way on July 12, following the Miners Gala,

But an alternative option, of keeping just one lane open, has also been touted.

Councillor Brian Stephens, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: These works are absolutely vital for the long-term future of this key route through the city and if we dont act now then more extensive and prolonged repairs could be required.

This will also help ensure future developments and improvements in and around the city go ahead.

We will be doing all we can to keep disruption to a minimum by working from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week with occasional night-time working, but unfortunately significant delays and congestion will be inevitable.

We plan to keep everybody up to date as the scheme progresses, including using a live webcam stream so people can monitor its progress.

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Durham drivers warned of road misery as Milburngate Bridge set for 1m revamp