{"id":29048,"date":"2025-05-16T10:50:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/council-to-reopen-kirkcudbright-bridge-after-safety-closure\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:50:29","slug":"council-to-reopen-kirkcudbright-bridge-after-safety-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/council-to-reopen-kirkcudbright-bridge-after-safety-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"Council to reopen Kirkcudbright bridge after safety closure"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Kirkcudbright Bridge was shut at short notice following a safety inspection in March<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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A bridge that was shut at short notice – splitting a south of Scotland town in two – is to reopen to traffic.<\/p>\n

The Kirkcudbright Bridge over the River Dee was closed on March 21, just hours after a safety inspection.<\/p>\n

Dumfries and Galloway Council said a single-lane reopening for cars and small vans would take place on or before 2 July.<\/p>\n

In the meantime it will remain shut to all vehicles but can be used by pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The bridge links residents in one part of Kirkcudbright with the town centre<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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Concerns have been raised about the impact of the closure with residents in one area cut off from the town centre.<\/p>\n

They face a detour of about five miles (8km) to make the journey by car – via the Thomas Telford-built Tongland Bridge – or have to cross the Kirkcudbright Bridge on foot.<\/p>\n

Dumfries and Galloway Council said the decision to reopen the bridge followed “rigorous technical assessment and analysis by the council’s engineering team and its engineering consultant, Mott MacDonald”.<\/p>\n

A three-tonne weight limit and width restrictions will be in force when the bridge reopens.<\/p>\n

A new 20mph speed limit will also reduce the impact on the bridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ian Blake, who chairs the council’s economy and infrastructure committee, said he was pleased they would soon be able to reopen the crossing.<\/p>\n

“I would like to thank the public, residents and businesses for their patience and understanding while this important analysis and assessment work has been carried out,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The reopening of Kirkcudbright Bridge will mark an important step in balancing public safety, heritage infrastructure and community connectivity.”<\/p>\n

He said they remained committed to ensuring it met the needs of everyone “living, working and visiting the area”.<\/p>\n

The council said it was working on options for a new bridge as a long-term solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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