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Written question asked by Jack Rankin (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Bridges: Safety

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many bridges in the United Kingdom are subject to weight restrictions.

Answer

The Department does not hold data on the number of bridges subject to weight restrictions.

The Government last year announced a £1 billion package of investment for key local highway enhancement projects and the new Structures Fund for repairing run-down bridges and other local highway structures.

This is in addition to the Department’s record investment of £7.3 billion over the next four years to maintain and improve the quality of local roads and highway networks, including local highway bridges and structures.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11923
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Bridges Safety
Link
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