A WINDSOR bridge that opened in 1966 has seen its life extended thanks to a crucial £2.1 million makeover.

The council carried out essential repairs and improvements to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, which is on the A332 Royal Windsor Way, due to corrosion of some of the steel components over time.

According to the Royal Borough, the work was carried out by contractor VolkerHighways and its sister business VolkerLaser.

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The work involved the replacement of the 20 tie rods. These hold down the back of the two shore sections of the bridge and allow the central span to extend out over the water.

The project also included concrete repairs, expansion joints and waterproofing the structure.

To minimise disruption, teams worked during out-of-hours works and coordinated road closures.

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Councillor Gerry Clark, cabinet member for transport and infrastructure, said: “I’m delighted that work to the bridge has now been completed.

“It is part of a major arterial route in and out of our historic town of Windsor so keeping it in good working order is crucial for the borough’s road users, those visiting and others passing through.

“These works demonstrate the council’s commitment to investing in our ongoing highways maintenance and improvement programme, ensuring our roads are in a safe and usable condition for everyone.

“I’m pleased that disruption was kept to a minimum while this work was carried out, and I’d like to thank everyone who uses this route for their patience.”