The move would involve restrictions on HGVs turning between Bathwick Street and Beckford Road.

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Extra bus services are planned, with a lane on the bridge made available to buses and HGVs only.

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Under the proposals a turning restriction would be implemented on HGVs, at the corner of Bathwick Street and Beckford Road.

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"I am also concerned that local roads should not be subject to HGVs diverting to avoid the tolls, " he said.

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He said that in a typical day, the bridge carries about 180, 000 tonnes, more than half of which is derived from HGVs.

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There was also opposition from Ysceifiog Community Council which says the existing infrastructure "leading from and to the A55 is unsuitable for HGVs to use".

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The council said 20 HGVs were caught by the Safety Camera Partnership crossing the bridge last week and the drivers would be identified and issued with tickets.

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Under the proposals, discounts offered to HGVs would end.

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Senior trading standards officer Tom Hutchinson will outline a proposal for a lorry watch scheme to monitor the numbers of HGVs through the centre of Bradford-on-Avon should Banes council implement the proposals.

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The maximum for HGVs at present is 62ft.

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