The aging bridge in Woodford, closed to traffic since July 2023 due to serious structural defects, has sparked a political backlash over alleged neglect by the local council. Conservative leader Paul Canal criticized the Labour-run council for failing to address the bridge's issues, highlighting warnings from Transport for London since 2014. He called for immediate funding to begin necessary repairs. In contrast, Labour leader Kam Rai defended the council's actions, asserting that they continue to seek government support and advocate for investment in the project.
Cllr Paul Canal accused the Labour council of neglecting the bridge for the last decade, despite Transport for London raising concerns back in 2014, saying it was a calamitous oversight.
Labour council leader Kam Rai dismissed Cllr Canal's accusations as performative, asserting that their demands for government funding and lobbying efforts for the bridge have continued.
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