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Damage to historic bridge between Wakerley and Barrowden

Reported via desktop in the Bridge category by Simon Piggott at 12:27, Wednesday 4 March 2026

Sent to Rutland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9044270.

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The historic bridge between Barrowden (Rutland) and Wakerley (Northants) was damaged by a Velcourt Farm Combine Harvester in August 2025 (sic) trying to exit Wakerley when the A43 was closed between the Wakerley turnoff and the Duddington Roundabout. The Farm Manager, Alex Miles, and I spoke to RCC Highways about this and confirmed that Rutland have responsibility for the bridge, not only an important through route for traffic but popular with walkers with a stunning view of the River Welland in both directions.

While I can understand that repairing stonework cannot be carried with ambient temperatures below 4C, with warmer weather upon us, I would like to understand what the timeframe is for repairing the bridge by RCC and/or its contractors.

Both farmers and I have been the ones to put up and secure the plastic fencing, as this area is grazed by sheep.

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    8 minths since the bridge was damage and still no remedial work......As I've previously reported on here some of the original stone will have already been swept into the river when it floods.

    Posted anonymously at 19:52, Tuesday 17 March 2026

  • Still nothing has been done 9 mths since damage was caused !

    Posted anonymously at 14:48, Sunday 5 April 2026

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