Northampton Nene crossing closed for safety checks after vehicle strikes bridge

Road blocked between Billing and Cogenhoe while engineers assess damage

A bridge across the River Nene at Northampton has been closed amid safety concerns on Thursday (December 30) after it was struck by a vehicle.

The Causeway has been closed after a vehicle struck the bridge over the Neneplaceholder image
The Causeway has been closed after a vehicle struck the bridge over the Nene

Northamptonshire Highways, which is responsible for maintaining the bridge, said the Causeway is shut from Billing Garden Village towards Cogenhoe in both directions, while engineers carry out checks.

A spokesman revealed there is no immediate timeframe for the bridge to reopen, adding: "We are assessing the damage and will issue updates as we know more."

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