Photo of Highways personnel monitoring Boxted bridge closure signage on the Essex and Suffolk sides of the bridge. 

The incurred breakdown costs since the bridge was closed on 30 June 2023 for Highways Assist personnel monitoring Boxted bridge closure signage on the Essex and Suffolk sides is a staggering £66,977.

2023/2024: £32,967 (this includes the installation, purchase of the equipment, weekly checks and additional costs to amend the layout following breaches)

2024/2025: £34,008 (including TM checks and maintenance)

Your Right to Know Ref ECC18291514 04 25 Response 06 May 2025

Essex Highways carried out a load test on the bridge in September 2025. We are still waiting for the results three months later.

Save our Bridge!