A DECISION to restrict the weight of heavy goods vehicles passing through a railway bridge in Sunningdale has been upheld by the High Court.

For months villagers have been blighted by lorry drivers exceeding the weight limit on Chobham Road Bridge so they took matters into their own hands by launching a petition.

After getting more than 1,000 signatures, the weight for vehicles using the bridge was capped at 7.5 tonnes in April which was subsequently challenged by Surrey County Council, who called for a judicial review.

The authority in Surrey claimed the Royal Borough failed to properly reveal the true event of the plans or seek alternatives, citing it would be dangerous for lorry drivers to be using other roads and neighbouring villages to pass through.

But despite the two authorities being a loggerheads over the issue, the case was dismissed by deputy judge Robin Purchas QC on Wednesday, November 16 at the Royal Courts of Justice.

He ordered Surrey County Council repay legal costs of £10,687.79.

“I am glad to see the High Court has found our decision was taken properly,” said Cllr Phill Bicknell of The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

“We introduced this weight limit after listening to our residents' concerns and looking for the best possible solution.

“It's a shame that this matter had to be brought before the courts but I hope we can work together in the future to ensure matters arising close to the borough's boundaries can be addressed amicably.”

A spokesman from Surrey County Council said they were unhappy with the decision to uphold the decision which effectively bans all heavy goods vehicles from using Chobham Bridge.

He said: “This has seen huge vehicles being diverted through Windlesham and this has had a significant impact on the big number of vulnerable motorists in the area.

“And while we are disappointed with the outcome, it highlights the need for neighbouring authorities to work closely together to ensure work in one area does not negatively impact another.”