Grimsby Bridge Scheduled for Overnight Closures for Component Replacement

Officials have announced that a bridge in Grimsby is slated for closure to facilitate the replacement of its components. The Gilbey Road structure will be inaccessible for a total of six nights during the months of November and December. North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) stated that the bearings, which are crucial for enabling the bridge deck’s movement, are in need of replacement. The authority explained that specialized machinery would be utilized to “jack up the end of the bridge by a small amount, much as you would a car to change the tyre.” NELC specified that the closures are scheduled to occur at the following times: The council further added that diversion routes would be implemented for the duration of the work.