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Nottingham's Lady Bay Bridge fully reopens after lorry crash

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A lorry struck the brick wall and came off Lady Bay Bridge, which runs over the River Trent

A busy bridge that was closed following a lorry crash is fully reopening in both directions.

The lorry came off the road at Lady Bay Bridge over Nottingham's River Trent on 4 July.

The bridge was shut in both directions but reopened to traffic leaving the city a week later.

Nottinghamshire County Council confirmed the bridge would reopen in both directions from midday on Saturday.

Part of the structure of the bridge, which was built in the 19th Century, was destroyed in the crash.

Temporary concrete barriers had been installed to make it safe for traffic while permanent repair work was carried out.

Neil Clarke, cabinet member for transport and environment, said: "We would like to thank motorists for their patience whilst we have been working to make the bridge safe and get it reopen as soon as possible."

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Temporary repair work included the installation of heavy-duty concrete barriers
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