Reason for Peterborough Thorpe Meadows footbridge closure revealed

The reason why a footbridge at Thorpe Meadows in Peterborough has been closed has been revealed.
By Stephen Briggs
Published 23rd Feb 2022, 04:55 BST
Footbridge over channel from River Nene to Thorpe Meadows. EMN-220221-142344009Footbridge over channel from River Nene to Thorpe Meadows. EMN-220221-142344009
Footbridge over channel from River Nene to Thorpe Meadows. EMN-220221-142344009

The bridge, located near the Rowing Lake, was shut yesterday, and it will now be removed. A diversion is in place for visitors to the park.

A spokesman for Nene Park Trust had said the bridge was shut due to ‘health and safety reasons.’ Today a spokesman for Peterborough City Council expanded on the reasons. The spokesman said: ““The bridge was closed after a structural survey advised that it was at the end of its working life with deterioration throughout the structure. The survey recommended that the bridge remain closed until a suitable replacement was installed.

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“The old bridge has been removed on safety grounds and colleagues in PCC Strategic Property are working with our partners at Nene Park Trust on options for a replacement structure. We do not currently have a date set for when this will be. “

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