Milton Keynes City Council have announced they will be closing a bridge on the H9 Groveway for 10 weeks for maintenance.

The road bridge between Simpson and Walton will be closed for 10 weeks from 11 August for work to take place, with the City Council saying the investment is required to extend the life of the bridge and keep it in good condition. 

During the work, repairs will be made to concrete sections at both ends of the bridge, corrosion protection systems will be installed, and the bridge’s drainage and waterproofing will be improved. 

The road will be fully closed to traffic and a diversion route will be clearly signed. Pedestrian and cyclist access will not be affected and the footpaths above and beneath the bridge will remain open.  

Councillor Jennifer Wilson-Marklew, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Transportation said, “We look after more than 700 bridges and other structures on our city’s highways, and they are a vital part of our infrastructure.” 

“Each year we carry our hundreds of inspections and repairs to these structures, most of which are unseen as they take place underneath the main roads.

 “By doing these works now, we can help to keep the bridge in good condition for many years to come but more importantly, it is structurally safe.”