A BRIDGE which connects the centre of Barrow with Barrow Island has been closed.
Michaelson Road Bridge was cordoned off this morning to allow maintenance work to take place.
Michaelson Road bridge in Barrow has been shut. It's set to reopen to motorists later this afternoon pic.twitter.com/0pzaWcEApp
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Diversions have been put in place directing motorists towards North Road to allow them to get to and from Barrow Island.
The bridge, which is still open to pedestrians, is set to be reopened later this afternoon.
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