A railway bridge will reopen to drivers today after it was forced to close for safety reasons following a crash.
The bridge in Harper Lane in Radlett has been shut off since September 27 after a head-on collision damaged a wall that runs over the train track below.
Frustrated motorists have been sent on diversions and businesses claimed to have been left out of pocket by the closure.
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Repairs by Network Rail have been ongoing and the bridge by the junction with Watling Street is due to be reopen this afternoon (Friday October 21).
However, a local county councillor has warned repair work is not complete and there will still be night-time closures.
Cllr Caroline Clapper said: “Network Rail will be reopening Harper Lane Friday afternoon around 3pm.
“Network Rail will return next week to finish up the repairs, reinstate fencing and remove the scaffold under night-time (10pm–4am) road closures between Monday October 24 and 27."
She added: “It has been agreed this is the better option in order to reopen the road earlier, which is a huge benefit for the businesses, residents, besides all highway users that have been impacted.”
Meanwhile, London Road in Shenley remains shut by the junction with Harris Lane due to a burst water main.
There was hope the road would be back open by Thursday evening.
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