Decision Maker: Director of Growth, Environment and Transport
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
A structural survey of Zouch Bridge identified damage that necessitated the implementation of an 18 Tonne Weight Limit to limit the further deterioration of the bridge. The Weight Limit was subsequently introduced and plans to build a replacement bridge were implemented. Now that the replacement bridge has been constructed and is in operation, the 18 Tonne Weight Limit was no longer required.
To revoke the 18 Tonnes Weight Limit on Zouch Bridge, Zouch.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
The scheme was advertised in the Loughborough Echo. It was formally consulted upon from 08/04/2026 to 29/04/26 for a period of three weeks. The scheme was also available to view on the County Council's website. Consultees included the essential consultees, the Canal and Rivers Trust and businesses in the vicinity of the Bridge that might have deliveries from vehicles or use vehicles with a maximum gross weight above 18 tonnes. The local Member Mr Morris CC did not oppose the scheme.
Contact: Ann Carruthers, Director of Environment and Transport Email: Ann.Carruthers@leics.gov.uk.
Publication date: 31/07/2026
Date of decision: 07/07/2026