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Kirkcudbright Bridge Replacement: £43.7M Estimate
14 Sep
Summary
- Estimated £43.7m cost for bridge replacement revealed.
- Bridge closure for over 100 days caused significant disruption.
- Council seeks £6.19m for initial design and site investigation work.
An estimated £43.7 million is needed to replace the Kirkcudbright Bridge, which was shut for more than 100 days due to safety concerns. The closure, starting in March 2025, divided the town and negatively impacted local businesses and residents.
Since its reopening in July 2025, the bridge has only permitted cars, light vans, and motorbikes, with single-lane traffic management remaining in place. Dumfries and Galloway Council is scheduled to discuss approving an initial £6.19 million next week. This funding is intended for preliminary stages, including design development and site investigations.
A final business case will subsequently evaluate the project's affordability, feasibility, and overall value for money before a decision on a complete replacement is made.
