A WEST CUMBRIAN bridge will re-open to pedestrians- as work to remove protective screens over the route following the partial collapse of the Old Courthouse will start this week. Following a new survey carried out by specialist structural engineers working on behalf of Cumberland Council, work to start removing the screens will start tomorrow, April 1. The Cocker Bridge reopened to two-way traffic last July but with restrictions for pedestrians were kept in place. Since it was installed the partially collapsed Old Courthouse building has been subjected to at least three named storms, none of which have resulted in debris coming from the building into the safety netting provided. “Following specialist advice, work will start on the removal of the bridge screens.”The Old Courthouse building remains in private ownership.

Source: The Times March 31, 2025 22:44 UTC