Closure of Kinallen Bridge due to Structural Damage
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Due to concerns regarding the condition of Kinallen Bridge, which carries the C0309 Skeagh Road northwest of the village of Kinallen, Co. Down, the road has been closed in both directions.
Following reports of damage, engineers attended the site and identified a partial collapse affecting the bridge structure. In the interests of public safety, the Department has taken the decision to close the road at this location to allow the bridge to be fully assessed and to determine the most appropriate course of action.
The Department acknowledges that this closure will cause local disruption and delays and apologises for any inconvenience caused; however, the safety of all road users remains the Department’s primary concern.
Engineers are currently undertaking detailed structural assessments to establish the extent of the damage and to inform the development of suitable repair options. Once these assessments are complete, the Department will be in a position to provide further information on the proposed works and associated timescales.
Local diversions are in place via the Diamond Road and Banbridge Road, and the travelling public is urged to follow the signage, drive with due care and attention, and allow extra time for their journeys.
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