The extended closure of the Grade II-listed Corporation Road Bridge in Grimsby, now having lasted for a considerable period of two-and-a-half years, has become a major talking point in a recent full council assembly. The extended downtime of the bridge is causing not only disruption to the local traffic but also has instigated debates regarding financial repercussions of maintaining such heritage edifices.
The council presently has the considerable task of striking a balance between the preservation of historical monuments and the pragmatic requirements of the community. With the residents of neighbouring Lincolnshire commonly visiting Grimsby for professional and recreational purposes, the closure’s ongoing status is continually of importance.
The situation accentuates the wider regional effect of infrastructure projects that traverse county borders. This narrative has been adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
