Council warns public not to use 'dangerous' bridge

People have been urged not to use a bridge in Mansfield after an assessment deemed it to be "dangerous".

Packman's Bridge, off Quarry Lane, was examined after concerns were raised about the structure.

The bridge is often used by football fans attending Mansfield Town games, but pedestrians and drivers are now being advised by Mansfield District Council not to use it.

The council said the bridge is expected to be formally closed by Nottinghamshire County Council as "soon as the relevant closure order can be put in place".

Katie Mills, assistant director of planning at the district council, said: "We will be undertaking a full assessment of the work needed to make the bridge safe and strive to reopen it as soon as possible."

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