HC Deb 18 June 1958 vol 589 c79W
23. Mr. Kershaw

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation what are the weight limits across the bridges over

BRIDGES OVER THE SHARPNESS—GLOUCESTER CANAL
Weight restrictions
No. Bridge Weight Limit Relevant Notices Shown
1 Severn Bridge … … None Not applicable
2 Llanthony Road Bridge … … None Not applicable
3 Hempsted Bridge … … 5 tons Yes
4 Sims Bridge … … 5 tons Yes
5 Rea Bridge … … 5 tons Yes
6 Sellars Bridge … … None Not applicable
7 Hardwicke Bridge … … 5 tons Yes
8 Parkend Bridge … … 5 tons Yes
9 Sandfield Bridge … … 5 tons Yes Note (c)
10 Frampton (Fretherne) Bridge … … None Not applicable
11 Splatt Bridge … … 5 tons Yes
12 Cam Bridge … … None Not applicable Note (b)
13 Shepherds Patch Bridge … … 5 tons No Note (a)
14 Pilot Inn Bridge, Purton … … 5 tons Yes
15 Purton Bridge (leading to Berkeley Arms P.H.) … … None Not applicable

Notes

(a) This bridge has been reconstructed and the existing weight restriction is not necessary. The necessary legal steps to remove the restriction are in hand. The signs have meanwhile been removed.

(b) The former weight restriction on this bridge has been removed, and the sign, no longer required, is being removed.

(c) This bridge is at present being reconstructed. On completion the existing weight restriction will no longer be required.