Peterborough's Orton Mere footbridge to close for six weeks

Peterborough’s Orton Mere footbridge is set to close for six weeks to allow essential maintenance to take place.

The works, being carried out by the Environment Agency, was due to start on Monday, August 15- however, they have now been delayed by a month until September 15

A three mile diversion route will be in place while the works are in place.

The diversion route is: Water Lane – Station Lane – Ham Lane – Goldie Lane – Ferry Walk – Thorpe Wood – Longthorpe Cyclepath – Thorpe Meadows Cycle paths.

A spokesman for the Nene park Trust said: “ We apologise for any inconvenience this closure causes but the timing and extent of these works are the responsibility of the Environment Agency.”

The Peterborough Telegraph has contacted The Environment Agency for comment about what the works will involve when they take place