Essex County Council plans to spend an extra £25m on road maintenance over the summer holidays, including bridge work in Newport. The authority has announced more repairs to highways, pavements and structures during the school break as crews make the most of lower traffic levels during August. Some significant closures are starting in the next few weeks including Bonhunt Bridge on Wicken Road, Newport. It is due to be closed for one week from Monday, August 19 so vital strengthening works can take place. The county has warned some travellers may face delays but information about road closures …