Further investigations will be carried out on Marlow’s iconic bridge next week, after it was severely damaged in 2016.

Transport for Bucks (TfB) teams will be out in force from May 28 to carry out tests on the beloved landmark, in order to assess the strain caused by frequent traffic. 

This week Bucks County Councillor (BCC) for Marlow, Alex Collingwood, confirmed plans for “robust” bollards are being designed in order to stop drivers of vehicles heavy vehicles from crossing the bridge.

It is hoped the plans will prevent a repeat of scenes from 2016 when a lorry driver seemingly ignored the three-tone weight limit and drove over the bridge, forcing it to close for two months.

Spokesman for TfB, Florence Matthews, said: “TfB is installing testing equipment on Marlow Bridge this week with testing beginning from next week.

“The equipment will help TfB to assess the strain imposed onto the bridge under trafficking.

“In addition to the testing, we have developed proposals to help enforce the traffic restrictions on the bridge.

“These are currently being reviewed and they will be shared with the general public if any of the proposals are to be taken forward for implementation.”

Earlier this year an investigation found "clear evidence" that vehicles heavier than the three-tonne weight limit frequently use the bridge, sparking fears the landmark could be permanently damaged if drivers continue to ignore restriction.