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16/06/2023

Two Leicestershire Bridges To Be Demolished For Rail Upgrades

Network Rail has announced the demolition of two bridges in Leicestershire as part plans to upgrade its railways.

Two bridges on West Langton Road will be demolished to allow for the electrifying the Midland Main Line from Kettering to Wigston.

Roads will be affected from Monday 19 June until Friday 23 June. Measures include temporary traffic lights at Langton Hall Farm on West Langton Road as well as a temporary speed restriction of 40mph for the duration of the work.

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Work on the project will not complete until early September with temporary traffic lights expected to be added in August.

The project aims to make the Midland Main Line more sustainable with an electrified railway to accommodate greener trains.

Commenting on the plans, Jenny Blake, Senior Sponsor at Network Rail, said: "The electrification of the Midland Main Line is such an important investment for the East Midlands and it will ultimately lead to cleaner, greener and more reliable journeys for passengers.

"We would like to thank everyone for their patience while we carry out this essential work."

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