RORY WELCOMES TECHNICAL ADVANCES AT EAMONT BRIDGE

Rory Stewart MP has welcomed technical advances at Eamont Bridge following the news that a submarine from Cumbrian firm Seatronics, which uses 3D sonar imaging ‘BlueView ‘technology, has been used to film the damage, allowing for the teams working on the project to design the vital repair block off-site, while they wait for water levels to drop.

Rory Stewart said: “Continuing rainfall and high water levels are presenting many challenges for the teams working to repair the bridge, and this is very frustrating for all involved. However, I am delighted that we have now been able to use a local company and some innovative technology to assist us in reopening the bridge as soon as possible.”