Floods cut off local bridge
A temporary bridge is set to be erected in Woolsingham after 48 hours of torrential flooding caused a bridge connecting the village to the main road to collapse.
Temporary bridge for cut-off community
Durham County Council will build a temporary bridge for people living near Wolsingham who have been cut off after flash flooding damaged Thornhope Beck Bridge. The council is now looking into how quickly this can be done. Farmers and people working in businesses are struggling to travel.
The road has been closed since the weekend because of structural damage. Durham Police have since had calls about drivers ignoring the signage. The only alternative access to this area is only suitable for 4x4s.
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