Reid said TDOT has over 300 employees in the field across Region 1 to assess the damage and inspect bridges in preparation for repairs. “Although we are getting some contracts ready for repair, we are still in the debris removal and assessment phase,

Stormy weather from Hurricane Helene and subsequent flooding left 14 bridges on state routes closed, including five that are "completely gone."

The A419 is due to be closed on weekends and overnight for essential repair work on bridges. National Highways will replace joints and waterproof the north and south bridges of the White Hart junction between Swindon and South Marston between 2 and 14 October.

Kent residents will contend with considerable travel disruption this October as the Kingsferry Bridge is set to close once again. Further ‘essential repairs’ will be taking place for a total of eight days,