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Large tree growth across footbridge

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 09:08, Fri 3 September 2021

Sent to Northamptonshire Highways less than a minute later. ref: 2975985.

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Dear Sirs, I am asset engineer working for network rail and on review of some of our reports we have noticed numerous large tree's growing within the structure of the footbridge. The root action from the tree growth is a possible de-stabilising mechanism and should be action at a minimum. Removed and treated to prevent re-growth. Any failure has the potential to affect the railway so we would stress the importance of routine maintenance. The bridge currently looks out of use but you still have a responsibility to maintain the structure regardless. Do you have any plans for this structure? Is it going to be renewed or removed? Regards B.W

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  • Thank you for reporting a fault. We will use the information you have provided to assess and prioritise this fault in accordance with our published response times for fault reports.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Northamptonshire Highways at 09:08, Fri 3 September 2021

  • Following an on-site inspection there is no action required at this time.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Northamptonshire Highways at 10:57, Mon 5 September 2022

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