Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Highways and Transportation, Parking Services, Parks & Grounds
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
North Yorkshire Council intends to enter an
agreement with landowners surrounding Foregill Bridge the for the
dedication of approximately 25m2 area of land for highway purposes
pursuant to section 72 of the Highways Act 1980. The land is to be
used to widen the bridge and allow for improvements to the
road.
Following the collapse of a 10m section of the
retaining wall at Foregill Bridge and discovery of hidden masonry
arches in January 2024, a scheme was developed to dismantle and
rebuild the structure in-situ. Dismantling and rebuild the existing
bridge will allow for widening of the road in compliance with
highway standards and therefore improve road safety. Dismantling of
the bridge also reduces the risk of working around the old
structure and allowed for optimum alignment of the road at minimal
cost, compared to a conventional bridge widening scheme. In order
to widen the bridge the abutments must be extended into the
surrounding field.
Leaving the existing bridge in place whilst
demolishing the surrounding retaining walls was considered, however
this option would expose the contractor to risks associated with
working around an old structure, in addition to incurring costs for
structural support that would be better used widening the
structure. This option would also not allow for improvement of the
road.
Publication date: 29/01/2025
Date of decision: 28/01/2025