Publicly Nominated Name Revealed for Surrey Road Bridge

A road bridge located in Surrey has received a new designation following a public nomination process. Guildford Borough Council (GBC) initiated a competition in June to determine a name for the structure situated in Ash, and it has now been disclosed that the bridge will be known as the Chester Bridge. This name honors the Chester Arms pub, which was formerly located close to the station and itself bore the name of the Chester family, who resided in the vicinity at Poyle Park. A judging panel, comprising the head boy and girl from a local educational institution, a local historian, and the Curator at Ash Museum, reviewed all submitted entries. This bridge is intended to eliminate the necessity for vehicles to utilize a level crossing in Ash, which, according to previous statements from the council, closes “up to 25 minutes per hour”. The bridge itself constitutes a component of the Phase 5 traffic diversion route designated for cars and light vehicles. Construction for the subsequent phase of the bridge project is scheduled to commence on 23 November and is projected to conclude on 24 January 2025. Pedestrians and cyclists will retain the ability to traverse the railway via the existing level crossing. For further updates, BBC Surrey can be followed on Facebook and X. Story ideas can be submitted to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp at 08081 002250. This report includes copyright information from BBC 2024, noting all rights are reserved. The BBC also states it is not accountable for the content of external websites and provides information regarding its external linking policy.