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Emergency road closures

Information about roads in the county that are unexpectedly and temporarily closed (for example, due to an accident or weather).

Whorlton Suspension Bridge has been closed to traffic due to a safety issue. It is still open for pedestrians and cyclists. A signposted seven mile diversion via Winston and Ovington is in place.
The road between Meadows edge junction with B6278 to Allenshields is closed due to a damaged cattle grid. A diversion is now in place.

Last updated on Monday 7 September 2020 at 3.33pm

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