Major Doncaster road re-opens early after new bridge is finally installed

A major Doncaster road has re-opened early after a long-running saga to install a new railway bridge was finally completed.
By Darren Burke
Published 10th Feb 2021, 11:23 BST
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Thorne Road between Clay Lane and Edenthorpe has been closed on and off since June 2019, leading to anger and delays for motorists after engineering issues causes lengthy delays to the installation of a new bridge over the carriageway.

But the new bridge is now in place and the road has re-opened ahead of schedule.

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A Doncaster Council spokesman said: “Despite the weather, works have gone well taking the old Thorne Road railway bridge out, installing the new bridge and reinstating the railway track.

A new railway bridge has been installed across Thorne Road. (Photo: Doncaster Council).A new railway bridge has been installed across Thorne Road. (Photo: Doncaster Council).
A new railway bridge has been installed across Thorne Road. (Photo: Doncaster Council).

"Thanks for your patience during these important works.”

The road was due to re-open on February 11 but was back in use ahead of schedule after the works were completed.

The project aims to improve journey times and accessability into Doncaster from the West Moor Link Road.

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