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This follows the initial findings of assessment of the structural condition of the bridge provided today by structural engineers commissioned by the council.
Today's assessment was informed by previous inspections.
The bridge will remain closed to all vehicles in the interest of public safety and to protect the structural integrity of this important crossing while our council agrees next steps for the longer term.
The safety of members of the public is Dumfries and Galloway Council’s paramount concern.
A signed diversion route is in place. The bridge will remain open for pedestrians and cyclists.
Although the length of the closure is currently unknown, we are committed to keeping the local community up-to-date.
We fully appreciate the inconvenience this closure may cause and are engaging with the local community and partner – including emergency services and transport providers – to minimise disruption during this closure. We apologise for any disruption and inconvenience.
Earlier this year, a temporary 7.5-tonne weight limit was introduced in response to ongoing breaches of the previous 17-tonne limit. This followed findings from inspections by the council’s engineering consultant, Mott MacDonald, which highlighted structural limitations in the bridge and required prompt action.
Despite early efforts to protect the structure and limit weight on the crossing, ongoing monitoring has shown that several heavy goods vehicles – with a weight well in excess of safe limits – have continued to use the route.
The council is working closely with its engineering consultant to ensure that it is in a position to provide further, detailed information on the assessment carried out and the condition of the bridge as soon as possible.
We will provide a further update in the coming days.