Nottinghamshire County Council says it hopes to fully reopen the bridge by the end of August
Repair work has started on a bridge that was closed after a lorry crashed down an embankment.The bridge was initially closed in both directions but reopened to traffic leaving the city a week later.
The authority said part of the bridge's historic structure had been destroyed in the crash and a specialist contractor was being used for the repairs.Dan Maher, managing director at Via East Midlands, said: "There has been substantial damage to the bridge, and first and foremost it is about making it safe.Mr Maher said the bridge, built in the 19th Century, was of "historical importance".
He said the materials were being sourced to match its existing, historic style and where possible, materials from the bridge will be reused.Councillor Neil Clarke said the cost of the repairs would be claimed off the insurance, but now hopes to fully reopen it by the end of the August.
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