Last December, Highways England listed 116 structures it intended to fill in or destroy but has since reduced the number. It’s scandalous and it’s about time ministers stepped in.’He added: ‘Highways England is replacing fabulous architecture with horrendous mounds of concrete, burying wonderful examples of our industrial heritage. But in September last year, Highways England wrote to Cornwall Council claiming infilling was needed ‘to prevent an emergency arising’. Highways England – which was handed responsibility for disused railway structures across England, Wales and Scotland in 2013 – says infilling is a ‘last resort’. ‘We understand the average cost of infilling is around £145,000 per bridge, whereas the costs of strengthening historic bridges can be much lower.

Source: Daily Mail July 04, 2021 21:45 UTC