Good news to report this morning - Childswickham Road bridge has reopened to road traffic!

On Wednesday two large lorry loads of ballast arrived, and were unloaded near the bridge, after driving down the trackbed from Broadway station. Due to the wet weather, they could not be spread over the bridge deck, as it had to have a protective textile fitted first, which needs to be done in the dry.

Here is the reason the ballast could not be added immediately - the rolls of textile still need to be fitted. In front is a pile of Cotswold crushed stone, which is for the drainage at each end. The signage had already been fitted.

Thursday was a brighter day, and the contractors were able to fit the textile, spread out the ballast, and with that, the refurbishment was sufficiently advanced for the road to be reopened on Friday morning. The first person to alert your blogger was a Childswickham resident - thank you !

Here are two views of the bridge taken this morning. Signage on, balustrades on, Cotswold crushed stone spread out along the abutment top and part way down the wing walls. Road open and ready for traffic !

One more bridge to go - Peasebrook Farm bridge is expected to be completed within a few days.