Dunham Bridge Tolls Rise Amid Replacement Plans | Nottingham News

The Dunham Bridge, the East Midlands’ only toll crossing and a 200-year-old link between Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, is on the brink of its first full replacement. Facing rising costs and aging infrastructure, the bridge’s operator has raised tolls—cars from 50p to 70p, vans from £1 to £1.50, lorries from £2 to £4—to cover daily expenses and fund future repairs. Critics call it an “inflation-busting” hike, especially for local workers and businesses reliant on the route. Company leaders defend the move as necessary, citing inflation and underestimating post-pandemic recovery. While the superstructure was last replaced in 1978, foundations may now need urgent attention—an independent review backs the funding strategy, and many users accept the cost for preserving this vital link. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da2f2cf7bb321f11