Bollard bid to protect ancient Clun bridge succeeds

Bollards put up to stop lorries crashing into a 500-year-old bridge in Clun have been hailed a success as there have been no accidents since. The temporary bollards were set up on a trial basis in November.

They are on the approach to the packhorse bridge, one of the oldest in the county, to protect it from any further damage.

The bridge, which dates back to 1450, was closed three times last year for repairs after lorries hit the structure and damaged parapets.

But it has been revealed there have been no accidents on the bridge since the bollards were installed.

The bollards were only due to be in place for a couple of months but now calls are being made to make them a permanent fixture.

Officials at Shropshire Council plan to monitor the situation over the next few months before making a final decision.

Councillor Nigel Hartin, Shropshire councillor for Clun, said: "It seems to be working and since then there have been no accidents involving lorries hitting the bridge."