http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cloddach Bridge en Tue, 19 May 2026 02:05:58 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21271#post-367160 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:13:15 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 367160@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"In 2001 a 7.5 tonne weight restriction was applied following a structural assessment.</p> <p>That was lowered to three tonnes in 2019.</p> <p>A two meter height restriction was installed about a year ago to stop non-compliant vehicles from crossing the bridge.</p> <p>But it was repeatedly hit by vans and lorries in the months before it was closed to motorists."</p> <p><a href="https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/4423014/cloddach-bridge-expected-close-permanently-elgin-birnie/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/4423014/cloddach-bridge-expected-close-permanently-elgin-birnie/</a></p> <p>Honestly, if motor vehicles had legs instead of wheels, you'd have to call Rentokil. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21271#post-367158 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:32:57 +0000 chdot 367158@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A few barrels might be better value. </p> <p>“</p> <p>The bridge was closed to motor vehicles from 4 February 2022 following an inspection which revealed the poor state of the structure.[3] It was estimated that replacing the bridge would cost £2.9 million while removing it would cost £333,500.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloddach_Bridge" rel="nofollow">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloddach_Bridge</a></p> <p>And how much would basic maintenance have cost/saved??</p> <p>“</p> <p>He said yesterday he was "absolutely delighted" with the Treasury cash, which now needs match funding and a business case to effect the repairs. </p> <p>He confirmed he had directly lobbied the chancellor ahead of the budget. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230315172745/https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23389385.treasury-finds-1-5m-repair-bridge-douglas-rosss-constituency/" rel="nofollow">https://web.archive.org/web/20230315172745/https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23389385.treasury-finds-1-5m-repair-bridge-douglas-rosss-constituency/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21271#post-367157 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:44:12 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 367157@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Is it a bridge or a pork barrel? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21271#post-367156 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:21:48 +0000 chdot 367156@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>08 FEB 2023</p> <p>Future of Cloddach Bridge</p> <p>Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee has today (Tuesday 7 February) agreed to keep the Cloddach Bridge closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians and cyclists, while monitoring its condition.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://newsroom.moray.gov.uk/news/future-of-cloddach-bridge" rel="nofollow">https://newsroom.moray.gov.uk/news/future-of-cloddach-bridge</a></p> <p>“</p> <p>Bridge in Douglas Ross's constituency gets £1.5m for repairs </p> <p>1 hour ago </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-64967677.amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-64967677.amp</a> </p>