A FLOOD-HIT bridge has been closed after damage to its foundations was discovered.

Blennerhasset Bridge, on the U2077 road, had been open and waiting for repair for what was thought to be minor scouring to the bridge piers and damage to a downstream weir.

A dive inspection yesterday showed additional significant damage to its foundation, forcing immediate closure.

Repair work that was due to be carried out this week is now being reviewed and a fresh timeline is being drawn up.

It is not yet known whether this will delay scheduled works to other bridges.

Last week, the county council said work was due to begin on the closed Isel Bridge today and take about eight days.

It also said around six days of work were due at Southwaite Mill Bridge from March 26, followed by about five days of work on Dearham Bridge from April 3.

The repairs to those two bridges have been delayed due to heavy rain and high water levels.