The people of
Cumbria are to benefit from £4.6 million of Government funding to
pay for a road bridge over the River Derwent Transport Minister
Sadiq Khan announced in Workington today.
The new bridge will replace the bridges damaged and destroyed by
last year’s flooding. The funding will cover material, design and
construction costs and the new bridge is expected to be open by
May 2010.
This is the latest measure in a package of support provided by
the Government to help Cumbria recover from the devastation caused
by the flooding.
Other help has included the Barker Crossing (a temporary foot
bridge), additional rail services to provide vital links across
the river at Workington and funding for the cost of supplementary
short-term project management resources.
Sadiq Khan said:
“The Government is committed to helping the people of Cumbria
recover from the devastation caused by last year’s flooding.
"The building of this bridge will be a vital step in
reuniting the town and will make life easier for local residents
and businesses who are still recovering from the devastation
caused by last year's flooding.
"We will continue work with Cumbria County Council to
identify what further funding is required to restore the area’s
critical infrastructure.”
Following tender negotiations Cumbria County Council have
contracted Morgan Est to construct the bridge.
Notes to Editors
- Cumbria County Council has contracted Morgan Est
to build the new two-lane, 350-tonne bridge.
- Vehicles - including HGVs - as well as
pedestrians and cyclists will also be able to use the bridge,
which is situated around 200 metres east of the former Northside Bridge.
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