Bubwith Bridge reopens after three-month repairs

A new barrier has been installed on the Grade II-listed Bubwith bridge to protect it in case of future accidents

A 225-year-old bridge which was damaged in a car crash has reopened after three months of repair work.

Part of the stone parapet on the bridge, in the East Yorkshire village of Bubwith, collapsed when it was hit in September 2022.

The bridge carries the A163 over the River Derwent on the border with North Yorkshire.

Repairs which started in July meant the route had to be closed for 13 weeks, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.

Part of the stone parapet collapsed when the bridge was hit in September 2022

Villagers had previously warned the closure of the bridge - which dates back to 1798 and connects Selby with Holme-on-Spalding-Moor - would add almost an hour to local journeys.

Councillor Paul West said there had been "no option" but to close the bridge during the work and he was "delighted" it had reopened two weeks ahead of schedule.

The works had already been shortened from 20 to 15 weeks after residents' requests.

As well as the repairs and a new protective barrier, the structure was also strengthened and the road resurfaced.