Tadcaster to get new footbridge 'within weeks'
After the main bridge collapsed due to flooding last month, the council have announced that a new footbridge will now be constructed in the town and will be up and running within the next few weeks
After the main bridge collapsed due to flooding last month, the council have announced that a new footbridge will now be constructed in the town and will be up and running within the next few weeks
The severe flood warning around Tadcaster Bridge that was put in place yesterday has now been lifted.
The gas leak which occurred as a result of the partial collapse of Tadcaster Bridge has since been capped off.
The gas leak affected a number of properties in the area and following the evacuation of houses and commercial premises in Tadcaster yesterday evening, the police cordons have remained in place to ensure safety to the public.
Northern Gas staff have been facilitating controlled checks of all the premises concerned with the majority of checks already complete.
After the main bridge collapsed due to flooding last month, the council have announced that a new footbridge will now be constructed.
The council says the repair will cost £3m and take up to a year. The town has been divided in two since the bridge collapsed last week.
The local MP has told ITV Calendar the damaged bridge will have 'knock-on' effects on families and businesses, as the community is divided