Posted on Monday 12th May 2025
A bridge near Lichfield will be closed for a short period of time to allow concrete barriers to be installed.
The historic Chetwynd Bridge, near Alrewas, is already under a 7.5 tonne weight and 2.3 metre width restriction to maintain its structural integrity.
Now the bridge will be closed between 6.45pm and 11.45pm on Tuesday 13 May, to allow for permanent concrete barriers to be installed to replace the existing plastic ones. It is hoped the new barriers will help more traffic comply with the safety restrictions.
The short closure has been timed to ensure the least amount of disruption possible, and has been coordinated with local businesses.
The Grade II Listed bridge was extensively restored in 2022, with a weight restriction imposed for safety reasons.
Assistant Director for Highways and the Built County James Bailey said:
“Chetwynd Bridge is a listed structure, and a historic asset to people in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. During the restoration of the bridge in 2022, we imposed a weight restriction as a way of trying to prevent further deterioration.
“We hope that the permanent concrete barriers will help traffic comply with the weight and width restrictions. Working the local businesses, we have timed the works to ensure the least amount of disruption possible, with our engineers working in the evening when traffic is at its quietest to install the barriers. We have also liaised with businesses in the area to coordinate works outside of their busy times.
“We will continue to monitor the bridge regularly to ensure traffic is complying with the restrictions, and that no further structural damage occurs to this historic structure.”
More details can be found on the Staffordshire County Council website.