Inspections showed strengthening the bridge would not offer a long term solutionThe bridge was closed in July due to concerns about the damage. A detailed assessment showed that it was at risk of deterioration and strengthening would not provide a long term solution. Instead, the bridge will be demolished–and initially replaced with a temporary structure—during planned closures between J6 and J9 over the coming weeks. Plans are now being developed for a temporary bridge to be introduced at the junction until a replacement structure can be installed. The latest national roads investment strategy, RIS3, focuses on the renewal of the network's aging infrastructure.