Stirling Council's Planning and Regulation Panel approved the plans put forward by Network Rail.
The application sought permission to replace the existing bridge in order to meet the clearance distances required for the electrification of the railway line, and to address a number of defects identified with the existing structure.
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Panel members approved the application, recognising the long term economic benefits this would bring to the area. They stressed that Stirling Council officers will be working with the applicant to ensure that the short term impacts are minimised as far as possible.
The Panel were only considering the application to replace the bridge at this meeting, in line with planning policy and legislation.
They did not approve the programme of works proposed by Network Rail, or the traffic mitigation measures and road closures required.
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