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Demolition of The Cross Hotel in Copplestone Temporarily Halted Due to Safety Concerns

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Demolition work on the crumbling The Cross Hotel in Copplestone has been paused for engineers to assess the former pub's structural integrity before proceeding. Initial internal works were completed on Monday, June 23, but a site visit by engineers is now scheduled to take place this week. The pause is a precautionary measure due to the complex nature of the structure, and the primary focus remains on ensuring the safety of all parties involved. Once the necessary engineering input is received, demolition works are expected to recommence.

Key Takeaways:

  • The demolition of The Cross Hotel in Copplestone has been temporarily halted to allow engineers to assess the structure's safety.
  • Initial internal works commenced on Monday, June 23, but have now been completed.
  • A site visit by engineers is scheduled to take place this week to provide necessary engineering input.
  • The council is working closely with contractors to support safe progress and enable the reopening of the A377 as soon as possible.
  • Part of the one-way system on the A377 has been closed since Friday, April 4, due to fears The Cross Hotel could collapse.
  • The closure has caused inconvenience to many, with long delays experienced by motorists using temporary traffic lights on the open section of the A377.
  • The council had given the owners six weeks to demolish the former pub, make the site safe, and allow nearby roads to reopen, but an extension was granted on Friday, June 13.
  • Businesses affected by the situation can contact Mid Devon District Council's business rates team for support.

Statistics:

  • The A377 has been partially closed since Friday, April 4.
  • The closure has caused long delays for motorists using temporary traffic lights on the open section of the A377.
  • 10 days passed between the council confirming initial demolition work had begun, on Monday, June 23, and the most recent update.
  • The Cross Hotel was previously forced to close the A377 through Copplestone for three weeks last August.

Sources:

  • "Council extends deadline for demolition of Copplestone hotel" on creditoncourier.co.uk, Friday, June 13.
  • "Demolition work begins on Copplestone hotel" on creditoncourier.co.uk, Monday, June 23.
  • "Part of Copplestone's A377 still closed due to hotel concerns" on creditoncourier.co.uk, Wednesday, April 23.

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