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We would like to make you aware that the historic Grade II listed bridge linking Middleham and Leyburn has been closed to all traffic following a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV).

Following the incident, North Yorkshire Council engineers carried out a detailed inspection of the structure and identified significant damage to one of the bridge arches. Large sections of masonry have been displaced and fallen from the structure as a result of the impact.

The damage was assessed on 4 September 2026, and engineers have confirmed that the arch is currently too unstable for temporary repairs to be undertaken that would allow the road to safely reopen. As a result, the bridge will remain closed to vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists while a plan for repairs is developed.

Concrete barriers and fencing have been installed to secure the site and prevent access to the bridge to ensure the safety of all road users.

While the bridge remains closed, motorists are advised to use the following diversion routes:

From the south towards Leyburn: A6108, B6268, A684 (Via Masham, Bedale and Leyburn)

From the north towards Leyburn: A1, A684 (A1 Bedale and Leyburn)

We will provide further updates as they become available.

Kind regards,

Area1 – Richmond Office

North Yorkshire Council

PLANNED ROAD RESTRICTION NOTIFICATION - QB058YW206382-07-02

Location:  Mill Lane, Constable Burton

Description of works:  Excavation of chambers to enable sewer relining.     

The Restriction will be in place for a period of 3 days between 7th September 2026 and 9th September 2026

The Road Restriction and any associated traffic management can be viewed using this URL link https://one.network/?tm=GBundefined

Regards

North Yorkshire Council

The Parish Council of Constable Burton and Finghall including Barden, Garriston, Hauxwell, Akebar and Hutton Hang.

Notice of Parish Councillor vacancy

There is currently a vacancy on the Parish Council to represent Constable Burton.  Nominees must live or work in the village of Constable Burton or within three miles.

The council can now fill the vacancies by co-option, which is a process whereby the council considers applications from interested persons and can then select someone to fill the seat.

If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please write to the Parish Council and include a few details of why you would like to become a councillor and what you think you could bring to the role.

If you need any information about qualification for being a councillor or just want more information about the role, please contact Vicki Raven, Clerk to the Council or speak to a current Parish Councillor.

Deadline for written applications: 31st July 2026

Clerk:  Vicki Raven, Constable Burton and Finghall Parish Council, Ash House, Southside,

Scorton, Richmond DL10 6DN   clerk [at] constableburtonfinghall-pc.gov.uk   01748 811433

Recent reports about dog waste being left on Blewhouse Lane have been passed to the Parish Council.

Let’s keep our community clean and safe for everyone.

Many thanks,

Constable Burton & Finghall Parish Council