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Whaley Bridge residents invited to meeting on vital railway repairs

The 19th century bridge over Buxton Road which is set to undergo repair.

An information event is to take place in Whaley Bridge on Wednesday (23) so residents can find out more about major railway repairs that need to be carried out. 

Network Rail is investing £5.1m to replace a Grade II listed bridge which takes the railway over Buxton Road. 

The bridge, built in 1863, needs to be significantly strengthened and undergo a major upgrade to keep rail passengers and the Whaley Bridge community safe for years to come. 

Without the work taking place there's a real risk a bridge bash by a high vehicle could stop trains above for many months, completely cutting off Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Dove Holes, and Buxton from the railway network. 

To explain how engineers plan to carry out this vital work, the project team is hosting a community information drop-in event on Wednesday 23 November at Whaley Bridge Uniting Church between 4-7pm.  

Work to replace the bridge is due to begin on 4 January and set to be completed in April. Various restrictions will be needed including six weeks when the road will be fully closed to traffic. 

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