Bridge Repairs Start: Hinckley's Road Upgrade

0:00Work finally starts May 5th to lower the road under that notorious railway bridge on the A5 near Hinkley. The one Lori's keeps smashing into. Network Rail says it got hit 22 times from April 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025, making it Britain's most battered bridge. This fix comes as part of bigger highway upgrades funded by developer Mount Park, who's building a massive 1.46 million square foot. Logistics Park nearby. The whole project could take up to a year, with new rules like a 40 miles per hour speed limit between Hammond's Way and Doddwell's Road, plus. Overnight closures from APM to 4am. Local MP Dr. Luke Evans calls it short-term pain for long-term gain, saying it'll cut disruptions for drivers in Hinkley, Burbage, and Surrounding. Spots that turn into rat runs after every crash. Mount Park's Tom Kilmeister agrees, promising better safety and reliability for everyone on the road network.

1:00Tesco's jumping in, too, relocating to a new unit at the park to serve 260 stores in the midlands while keeping over 700 local. Jobs alive. No extra traffic expected, since it's just a move from their old spot near Doddwell's Road. Mount Park's locked in contractors, but national highways is still waiting on full details and a local counselor plans to watch closely for any. Spill over onto side roads, like Nuts Lane. Once done, though, this should end the bridge bashings for good and smooth out the daily grind. That's your update from Lester News today, powered by AI.