Blackspot bridge with 'more hits than the Beatles' claims another victim

Andrew Forgrave

28 November 2024 at 5:11 pm·2-min read

The van was just a few inches too tall — -Credit: (Image: Tanya Davis)

A DPD delivery driver has become the latest to fall foul of a notorious bridge in Flintshire. Social media images show the van firmly wedged under the bridge near Broughton Shopping Park.

Over the years, two ambulances have been snared by the bridge. Several motorhomes have come to grief, along with caravans and a frozen chicken lorry. Last year a Tesco delivery driver was left red faced.

The latest incident, at 3pm today (Wednesday, November 27), prompted plenty of “can’t park there” ribbing online. “Next stop Specsavers,” said one man. In the driver’s defence, another insisted: “He may be delivering a bridge?”

The bridge, on Broughton Hall Road, has a height limit of 7ft 6in (2.2 metres) and has fooled many motorists over the years. It carries the B5125 spur road which leads to the retail park and the A55.

In 2025, two vans and a lorry crashed into the low bridge within days of each other. Locals are aghast it’s still happening. “That bridge has more hits than the Beatles,” said one man on social media. Another agreed: “I have no idea how that bridge is even still standing.” Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now

Motorists are given ample warning of the bridge's height -Credit:Tanya Davis

There have been calls for better signs to be installed on the approach to the low bridge. In reality, drivers are given plenty of warning. “The bridge height sign is huge,” said a woman. “There are more signs on the approach to the bridge. “

It’s got to the stage that locals believe drastic action is needed. A resident suggested that, on the bridge approach, a steel arch should be erected with chains suspended to a height of 7ft 6in.

“It will still keep happening until you make it obvious by chains making a racket on their roofs,” he sighed. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

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