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A BRIDGE used daily by thousands of drivers will close for four days from today.
The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, in Bristol, will temporarily shut amid essential works.
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Motorised vehicle and cyclist traffic will be prohibited from 7pm on Friday, May 16, to 7am on Monday, May 19.
However, pedestrian access will remain unchanged during the four-day period.
Contractors Taziker will be installing high-level lights around the towers while using roped access.
In addition, they will also be carrying out further scaffolding and painting work.
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Speaking in a statement on the , Bridge Master Trish Johnson said: "As part of this project to conserve the bridge for many years to come, we need to schedule occasional road closures to carry out works safely.
"During these closures our contractor, Taziker, will be undertaking electrical works, scaffolding works, and painting the chains from the roadway.
"We will also take advantage of the closure to conduct inspections and general maintenance.
"During these bridge closures pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge, but cycling will be prohibited.
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"Cyclists may dismount and walk across the bridge, but as only one narrow footway will be open, cyclists are requested to avoid using the bridge if possible.
"Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust wishes to apologise for the inconvenience which these closures will cause.
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"We hope that by keeping the road open during weekdays we will minimise the disruption caused."
Earlier this month, the A3 and M25 around Wisley in Surrey were affected by a series of closures.
Junction 10, where both motorways meet, has been part of an ongoing project to widen the A3.
The closure was put in place to allow for resurfacing work.
Workers are hopeful the project will be finished by Spring 2026.
Meanwhile, drivers who use the A419 in and around Swindon faced a week of disruption.
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National Highways deemed the closure necessary while carrying out routine maintenance including carriageway sweeping.
Motorists were advised to ensure they planed their route in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.
A419 closures - May 12-16
Monday May 12-Tuesday May 13
Roadworks started at 8pm on May 12 when the northbound carriageway was shut until 6am on Tuesday between the Commonhead junction and the A420.
On Tuesday May 13, the northbound carriageway will shut from 8pm until 6am the following morning between the Commonhead junction and the A420.
Wednesday May 14-Friday May 16
The southbound and northbound carriageways between the Commonhead Roundabout and junction 15 of the M4 will be closed from 8pm to 6am
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