By Carmelo Garcia

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He explained temporary traffic signals had cost £15,206 to date: “Until this is complete, we cannot begin the essential structural repairs the bridge needs.

“While delays by Wales and West Utilities have been a factor, the poor condition of the bridge itself means that the traffic management cannot be attributed solely to them.”

“I’m more than happy to review the present arrangements. We can look at alternative options,” he said.

Davies said: “The root cause of this delay lies with Wales and West Utilities, who have been slow to complete the necessary works that will allow Gloucestershire County Council to carry out essential repairs to the bridge itself.”

A spokesperson for Wales and West Utilities said: “Earlier this year, we agreed to a request from the council to divert a gas main running beneath a railway line in the Station Road area of Berkeley.

“These works take time to plan and require numerous permissions from nearby facilities and landowners.

“We are currently working with the council and other stakeholders on ways to facilitate the diversion of the gas main. Once these are agreed, we can then begin the work as requested.”