A12 Bascule Bridge, Lowestoft – next closure dates
The next phase of overnight closures of the A12 Bascule Bridge in Lowestoft has been agreed to complete essential maintenance of the bridge.
The Bascule Bridge will be closed overnight (from 8pm to 6am) on:
* Tuesday 11 , Wednesday 12, Thursday 13 November
* Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 November
* Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, Thursday 4 December.
The Highways Agency is working hard to limit the impact of the work needed to complete the maintenance works and has worked closely alongside other key stakeholders who have an interest.
Peter Smith, Area Performance Manager for the Highways Agency said:
“These overnight closures are necessary for the Highways Agency’s contractors to carry out testing and commissioning of equipment, during which the bridge must be closed to road traffic.
“We would like to apologise for the further disruption caused to the residents and businesses of Lowestoft and assure them that we are striving to reduce this as far as possible. If the testing is completed satisfactorily then no further closures are planned.”
While the overnight bridge closures are in place, the Highways Agency will undertake maintenance work at Battery Green Road just north of the Bascule Bridge. Coordination of these works will reduce disruption to traffic and remove the need for future road closures.
The temporary footbridge currently provided as an alternative crossing over Lake Lothing for pedestrians and cyclists will remain open to the public until the end of December.
Advanced signing and a signed diversion route will be in place during the overnight closures. People using the bridge are asked to consider using public transport, walking or cycling during the closures.
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