Motorists have been putting their lives at risk by crossing a bridge in Cumbria which is at risk of imminent collapse.
Calva Bridge in Workington has been closed since to traffic since it was damaged by floodwater.
However, three vehicles were spotted driving across it on Thursday, after occupants removed temporary barriers.
The loss of bridges in Workington has cut the town in two, but it has now been confirmed that a temporary footbridge will be built by the army.
Cracks have appeared in Calva Bridge and the structure has become increasingly unstable in the past week.
Temporary barriers and signs are already in place, but highways staff will now install motorway-style barriers to reinforce the blockade.
People living in the town have been facing long detours after the collapse of two other bridges.
Up to 200 soldiers are to begin working in shifts around the clock to install the temporary footbridge upstream of Calva Bridge, which it is hoped will be open to the public by 5 December.
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