Sparrow nest holds up roadworks (1 Viewer)

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Major bridge repairs to the A35/C10 at Holmsley cannot be completed due to a pair of sparrows nesting in a "temporary" structure in connection with the roadworks. The C10 cannot be reopened until the birds have vacated the nest

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A BIRD'S nest which has put motorists in a flap and delayed the opening of a key route under the A35 has been confirmed as that of a sparrow.

The C10 Station Road is shut underneath the main road, which was reopened after three months on 11th April when Holmsley bridge was replaced in a £5.5m project by contractors Knights Brown.

Despite promises by Hampshire County Council the C10 would also be ready for use shortly afterwards, the route stayed closed, and HCC confirmed yesterday (Thursday) it was because of a bird's nest.