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Bridge Repeatedly Hit by Lorries | Leicester News
Britain’s most bashed bridge in Hinckley got shut down again—this time by a lorry that decided to redecorate the structure. Police closed it early Sunday morning, forcing drivers to find alternate routes. Since March 2025, the bridge has been hit 27 times by tall vehicles. The developer, Mountpark, had planned to lower the bridge to accommodate a nearby logistics park since June 2023—but Network Rail hasn’t approved the project yet, leaving locals frustrated and calling it all just empty talk. Network Rail insists they’re working on a solution, but any changes require proper design and…
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