Elland Bridge reopens but another Calderdale bridge will be closed because of damage caused by Storm Ciara

Elland Bridge in Calderdale has re-opened - however, another bridge in Calderdale is set to be closed as work is carried on it.

By Ian Hirst

Published 9th Feb 2020, 21:16 BST

Updated 10th Feb 2020, 10:12 BST

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Elland Bridge was fully closed by police officers following a shipping container crashing into the structure on Sunday

See in pictures how Storm Ciara has devastated homes and businesses in Calderdal...

It is believed the shipping container struck the bridge after being carried by flood waters from Storm Ciara.

Picture of the shipping container striking Elland Bridge (picture Ben Davies @wwwSMARTFotos)

Calderdale Council has confirmed the bridge is now open

However, another bridge is set to be closed

A spokesperson for Calderdale Council said: "Elland Bridge is now open.

"We will shortly be closing Rastrick Bridge at Bridge Road in Brighouse leading to Rastrick, to remove a shipping container which is stuck under the bridge.

With issues continuing across the highway network please plan ahead and take care when travelling."

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