Meanwhile signs have been erected outside both exits from the Royal Vet College at the east end of Hawkshead Lane diverting large vehicles away from the bridge.

Local residents who live along Hawkshead Lane have been campaigning against the bridge and lane being used by large vehicles. There is currently a three ton weight restriction on the approach to the narrow structure.

Click here to see pictures taken last month showing the extent of the damage.

Only three months earlier the bridge had been closed for two weeks while repairs on similar damage were carried out.