As a consultation is launched on a two point three million pound revamp of the area around Whitby's Swing bridge, one local councillor has asked if the bridge itself should be replaced.
Town Councillor Glenn Goodbury has suggested the bridge is no longer fit for purpose and has asked if replacing the entire swing bridge has been considered.
North Yorkshire Council's Highways Manager for the Town - Richard Marr - says replacing the bridge is not currently an option.
The Swing Bridge was built in 1909 and mechanised in 1983. It has suffered from a number of mechanical failures over recent years and a £200,000 programme of upgrades was due to get underway next week, but has been delayed until the spring after problems with sourcing the required materials.
When questioned about the long term future of the bridge back in December 2021, North Yorkshire County Council engineers said that There are no off the shelf plans available to replace Whitby's Swing Bridge, they said they don't have a replacement plan for the bridge and would have to start from scratch if it failed. The council's bridge experts said they believed the bridge should have a remaining operating life of around 75 years.
The Whitby Public Realm consultation, which has been launched this week, is asking for views on how £2.3m of town's deal funding should be spent on improving the area around the bridge.
A number of exhibitions are being held at Whitby Coliseum Centre theatre with project officers on hand to answer any questions with one taking place today (November 15th) from 10am to 7pm. There is a further event on Saturday, November 18, from 11am to 4pm. More information can be found at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/your-council/consultations-and-engagement/current-consultations/whitby-public-realm-consultation
The consultation will close on Friday 22 December 2023.
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