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It is necessary for both public and contractor safety to close the bridge whilst these works are carried out.<\/p>\n<p>However, Mr Hutchinson adds that the bailey bridge will reopen with new operating conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHeavy vehicles including buses can no longer travel over the Fletcher bailey bridge from Monday 19 June and are advised to use Grantham Road as an alternative route. \u00a0This is because the new concrete foundations need to cure. There is a very high risk that vibrations from heavy vehicles will cause damage to the new foundations and bridge abutments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe contractor is restricted on space and needs room to continue construction work. The FRA team after reviewing the designs and plans with the contractor have made the decision to let them proceed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr Hutchinson says that FRA was hesitant about the restriction because they wanted to keep the bridge accessible to all vehicles. 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