Brooklands Bridge
Sir.—l cannot understand why a new bridge is being erected in Kaluga road. Brooklands. The old bridge is still capable of taking motor-
cars and heavily-laden trucks, and the road is in excellent order.—Yours, etc., PUZZLED RATEPAYER. April 1, 1963. (“As your correspondent states, the present wooden bridge is stiM capable of carrying heavily - laden trucks, but to maintain the bridge to this standard would very soon involve the council in a large amount of repair work which was not considered economical,” said the council chairman (Mr J. I. Colliigan). “The present bridge is of the one-way type, with poor approaches and limited visibility. The bridge is used (rightly or wrongly) by many people who patronise the area, as a form of grandstand and this, coupled with the previously mentioned disadvantages, creates a definite danger. The new bridge will be a far safer structure for vehicle users and pedestrians alike.”]
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30106, 15 April 1963, Page 3
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