Bewdley Bridge reopens for two-way traffic after two years - marking end of £10m flood defence works
The bridge has been closed to two-way traffic to make way for £10m flood defence works.
Bewdley bridge, in Bewdley, has finally reopened to two-way traffic following a multi-million pound flood defence project.
The project started in 2023 with £6.2m that was earmarked by the previous government, followed by the distribution of extra UK funding aimed at helping to better protect 52,000 properties from flood risks.
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The flood defence project, which was carried out at Beales Corner, meant that a road restriction was put into place, reducing the regular two-way road to one way.
The efforts were implemented to reduce risks to homes and businesses, and to keep the Kidderminster and Stourport roads in the town open when the River Severn breaches its banks.
Now, the road has been fully reopened to two-way traffic, with Mark Garnier, MP for Wyre Forest, saying the bridge is 'open at last'.
On X, MP Garnier said: "At last! After nearly two years, the Bewdley bridge is now open for two-way traffic.
"Flood defence works are now nearing completion. Bewdley will be back to normal in no time (but without the flooding)."
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