CLOSED: An unexploded device has forced the closure of Worcester Bridge (Image: Submitted)
WORCESTER Bridge has now reopened.
Worcestershire Highways has said on social media the bridge has reopened.
And First Worcester has also confirmed the bridge has reopened with its services back to normal routes.
✅ Worcester bridge now fully open pic.twitter.com/oniYXV6DlM
— Worcs County Council Highways & Travel (@WorcsTravel) September 19, 2023
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But the bus company added: "However, there may be further delays to services which should ease over the course of the next few hours. Many thanks for your patience."
The bridge was closed earlier after the discovery of an unexploded bomb, which was discovered in the River Severn.
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