Historic bridge struck in Uber taxi crash reopens

A medieval bridge that was damaged when an Uber taxi became wedged on it after crashing into a barrier, has reopened.

The car hit the historic 15th Century bridge on the B4085 Honeybourne Road, Bidford-on-Avon, on 10 August, causing significant structural damage, Warwickshire County Council said.

Scaffolding was erected to inspect the level of the damage following the crash.

However Jan Matecki, council portfolio holder for transport and planning, said the closure had been lifted, with the "complex and challenging project" nearly finished.

"I'm delighted that the repair works on Bidford-on-Avon River Bridge are almost finished," he said.

"We're grateful to everyone involved for their hard work and dedication in ensuring the bridge is restored to its former glory.

"This is great news for local businesses and residents ahead of the Christmas period."

A traffic management scheme at Binton Bridge has also been removed,

Businesses in Bidford had said that thousands of pounds of trade had been lost due to the closure.

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