Gib Lane in Hoghton to close for five-hour bridge inspection

Gib Lane in Hoghton <i>(Image: Google)</i>
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A road will be closed for five hours for a railway bridge examination.

Gib Lane, Hoghton, at the railway bridge crossing, will be shut on Wednesday, February 18, between 10am and 3pm.

A temporary prohibition of through traffic order has been issued by Lancashire County Council, under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

During this period, no vehicles will be allowed to drive over the crossing, with the area closed for 20 metres on either side of the bridge.

The closure is needed to allow a detailed inspection of the bridge structure.

Motorists will have to follow the alternative route: Gib Lane, the A675 Hoghton Lane,  The Straits, Hoghton Lane, Blackburn Road, Cann Bridge Street, Higher Walton Road,  Victoria Road, B6230 Church Brow, Cuerdale Lane, Roach Road, back to Gib Lane.

The order does not apply to workers conducting the examination.

Access for emergency services will be maintained whenever and wherever possible.

The notice is in reference to number: HRiT/64373/LC.

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