YH RICE Annual General Meeting and Aldwark Toll Bridge repairs and restoration

Overview

The Yorkshire and Humber retired members (YH RICE) invite you to join them for their Annual General Meeting and talk on the Aldwark Toll Bridge. 

Aldwark Toll Bridge is the only private vehicular toll bridge in North Yorkshire. It was constructed and opened in 1772 as a result of an act of parliament to replace a rowing boat ferry across the River Ure, a tributary of the River Ouse north of York.  

There have been several public inquiries to increase tolls, and recently substantial structural repairs and fabric refurbishment works were undertaken to the bridge. There are proposals for automated traffic and toll systems.

The talk will comprise, history from inception, bridge formal assessments, structural repairs and fabric refurbishment works, traffic forecasts, business case for increases in tolls, public inquiries, construction works, and future proposals.

An optional buffet lunch service is available for £14 plus an optional additional £6 for dessert. For more information and payment instructions, please get in touch at [email protected]. 

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