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SIX bridges in Dorset are deemed to be substandard, new figures by the RAC Foundation have revealed. The motoring research charity has published a list of council-owned bridges across Britain that cannot carry the heaviest vehicles as of October. In the Dorset Council area, six bridges were found to be below standard – around one per cent of the 809 managed by the authority. This means they are unable to support the heaviest loads, such as lorries of up to 44 tonnes. The council said it would ideally return two of the six to full capacity – but due to budget restrictions, does not expect to do so within the next five years. However the council also said it carries out thorough inspections to maintain safety. ....
SIX bridges in Dorset are deemed to be substandard, new figures by the RAC Foundation have revealed. The motoring research charity has published a list of council-owned bridges across Britain that cannot carry the heaviest vehicles as of October. In the Dorset Council area, six bridges were found to be below standard – around one per cent of the 809 managed by the authority. This means they are unable to support the heaviest loads, such as lorries of up to 44 tonnes. The council said it would ideally return two of the six to full capacity – but due to budget restrictions, does not expect to do so within the next five years. However the council also said it carries out thorough inspections to maintain safety. ....