Flood repairs nearing completion

The Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe bridge was destroyed in the floods

Work to repair paths and bridges on the North York Moors which were damaged in last year's floods is nearly complete.

A helicopter will be sent to the moors on Friday to help move materials for five bridges which are in isolated areas near Hawnby.

More than 40 bridges on the public Rights of Way network needed to be repaired or replaced after the floods.

The total cost of those works, funded by the Environment Agency and Yorkshire Forward, will be about £270,000.

After Friday's airlift, there will be just three bridges waiting to be fixed.

Ranger Colin Dilcock said the helicopter had been drafted in to move heavy building materials, such as steel beams, timber superstructure and ballast for concrete abutments.

"The hard work and commitment of our rangers, field staff and volunteers means the recovery effort will be completed by the summer and before the height of the tourist season."