FOI release

Bridge and Road Restriction Data

Case reference FOI2026/00768

Received 25 March 2026

Published 17 April 2026

Request

I respectfully request the following information:

1. Bridge Height Restrictions

A complete list of all bridges within your council area that carry a posted height restriction for road vehicles, including:

• The name or reference number of the bridge

• The road name or number it sits on

• The posted height restriction in metres

• The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) if available

2. Bridge Weight Restrictions

A complete list of all bridges within your council area that carry a posted weight restriction, including:

• The name or reference number of the bridge

• The road name or number it sits on

• The posted weight restriction in tonnes

• The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) if available

3. Width Restrictions

A complete list of all roads or structures within your council area that carry a posted width restriction for vehicles, including:

• The location or road name

• The posted width restriction in metres

• The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) if available

4. HGV Prohibited Routes and Tunnels

A complete list of any roads, tunnels or routes within your council area that are prohibited for HGV vehicles, including the reason for prohibition and GPS coordinates where available.

Response

I respectfully request the following information:


1.  Bridge Height Restrictions

A complete list of all bridges within your council area that carry a posted height restriction for road vehicles, including:

•  The name or reference number of the bridge

•  The road name or number it sits on

•  The posted height restriction in metres

•  The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) if available


2.  Bridge Weight Restrictions

A complete list of all bridges within your council area that carry a posted weight restriction, including:

•  The name or reference number of the bridge

•  The road name or number it sits on

•  The posted weight restriction in tonnes

•  The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) if available


3.  Width Restrictions

A complete list of all roads or structures within your council area that carry a posted width restriction for vehicles, including:

•  The location or road name

•  The posted width restriction in metres

•  The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) if available


4.  HGV Prohibited Routes and Tunnels

A complete list of any roads, tunnels or routes within your council area that are prohibited for HGV vehicles, including the reason for prohibition and GPS coordinates where available.

 

Answer: Please see the attached FOI2026 00768 Response Spreadsheet, as requested.

Documents

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