Fitz Bridge near Leaton to close for repairs

Fitz Bridge – which carries the C1061 between Forton Farm Junction and the B5067 Junction at Leaton, over the River Perry – will be closed from 18 August to 4 September [2026] for repair work.
The work includes taking down and rebuilding the upstream and downstream parapets.
To carry out the work safely it will be necessary to close the bridge to vehicular traffic. The closure will be in force 24/7.
When the road is closed, traffic will be diverted by a signed diversion route. For mo