Britain's second-most hit bridge to get cameras – but 'most bashed' won't
A Cambridgeshire bridge that is frequently struck by lorry drivers will be fitted with a camera monitoring system this year. The bridge above the B1098 in Stonea was named joint-second on the list of most-hit bridges in Britain by Network Rail last year, with 17 official strikes in 2023-24.
Between 2021 and 2022, Stonea bridge had been the most-bashed, having been struck 33 times. Topping in the 12 months to November 2024, however, was the bridge above Station Road in Ely – where 18 strikes were recorded.
There are no plans for a camera monitoring system to be put in place for the Ely bridge. A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said: "While the Ely Bridge underpass remains open for local traffic, all other traffic, especially larger vehicles, should instead be travelling via the Ely Bypass.
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"We currently have no plans for further safety works at Ely Bridge. There are very clear warning signs about the height restrictions, both at the underpass and on the approaches, including additional signs which flash to warn drivers. It is important that all drivers are aware of the size of their vehicle."
The cameras on the Stonea bridge would monitor the site 24 hours a day. They are expected to be installed this spring, according to the BBC.
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