North East Lincolnshire Council has confirmed that restoration work has resumed at Corporation Road Bridge following the appointment of Taziker, a specialist firm with extensive experience in complex heritage repairs.
The Grade II-listed crossing is now progressing through a renewed programme of works following the finalisation of contracts in early November. Historic England has provided £495,000 to support the restoration, which forms part of the Council’s wider focus on safeguarding critical transport assets.
Taziker has reinstated scaffolding on the site and restarted grit blasting as preparatory tasks continue. The company intends to move to a 24-hour working pattern to maintain momentum, supported by measures designed to limit disruption for nearby residents and businesses.
During a recent site visit, councillors reviewed the project’s activities as it enters its next phase. Cllr Swinburn said: “This is now the time to look forward, and to move on with a determination to ensure this wonderful Grade II Listed structure – one of only 25 bascule lifting bridges in our country – is fully restored for generations to come. I say this with a full understanding and appreciation of the frustration these works continue to cause.”
The restoration is expected to strengthen the long-term condition of the historic bridge and reinforce the reliability of a key route once completed.
