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As seen with the recent incident of a lorry striking a bridge in Rutland, these impacts can cause significant damage and force weeks-long closures. Taking
More than 1,800 bridges were hit in 2021/22, with the most bashed - Stonea Road bridge in Cambridgeshire - struck 33 times Bridge strikes cost Network Rail almost £12 million in delay and cancellation fees in 2021/22 Network Rail has released a new animation urging lorry drivers to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ by knowing the height of their vehicles and choosing suitable routes before they head out on journeys