Repair work starts on '˜dangerous' bridge causing A422 closure

Repair work to the bridge outside Farthinghoe began yesterday (Monday, November 19).
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Nov 2018, 14:51 BST
Updated 20th Nov 2018, 16:17 BST
A422 closure petition at Banbury Road, Brackley. From the left, Kate Nash, Cllr. Sue Sharps and Mark Morrell, 'Mr. Pothole'. NNL-180918-150222009A422 closure petition at Banbury Road, Brackley. From the left, Kate Nash, Cllr. Sue Sharps and Mark Morrell, 'Mr. Pothole'. NNL-180918-150222009
A422 closure petition at Banbury Road, Brackley. From the left, Kate Nash, Cllr. Sue Sharps and Mark Morrell, 'Mr. Pothole'. NNL-180918-150222009

The A422 has been shut between Banbury and Brackley since August because of the dilapidated bridge.

Northamptonshire County Council tweeted saying work had started with the hope to reopen the road in four weeks, adding that some repairs are weather-dependent.

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