Main road to close for months as new bridge built

Network Rail said it was "grateful" to the community for their patience

A main road in Sutton Bonington will be closed for almost a year while a railway bridge is demolished and rebuilt.

Reconstruction work on the Kirk Hill bridge in Nottinghamshire will begin on 27 September.

A full road closure will be in place on the A6006 Rempstone Road between 6 October and July 2026 while work takes place.

The bridge will be demolished on Christmas Day, before construction of the new bridge starts in mid-February next year.

Network Rail said the project, which is expected to be completed by September next year, would cause "minimal disruption for passengers".

Katie Oliver, lead portfolio manager for Network Rail, said: "This upgrade at Kirk Hill bridge will help future-proof the railway in Sutton Bonington, improving reliability for passengers and supporting freight growth.

"We've planned the work carefully to minimise disruption, and we're grateful to the local community for their patience while we deliver these improvements."

The old bridge will be demolished and replaced to improve track quality, allow faster freight trains, and prepare for potential future electrification, Network Rail said.