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Traffic on the A52 Clifton Bridge

The A52 Clifton Bridge, a major route to the M1 from Nottingham, was closed for several hours after a major structural issue was identified on its central reservation on Monday (August 18).

National Highways engineers were called in to repair a "bridge joint" on the bridge's surface. A significant repair was made so that the bridge could reopen while a permanent solution could be scheduled at a future date. Three lanes were closed on the southbound carriageway and the road had reopened by 5pm.

A National Highways Spokesperson said: "Emergency work took place today to repair a bridge joint on the surface of the A52 Clifton Bridge. A significant repair has been carried out to enable the bridge to safely reopen until a permanent repair can be sched

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