As part of the regeneration of Bath Riverside, the Destructor Bridge is being replaced with a new bridge designed to accommodate cyclists, pedestrians, buses and vehicles for Bath Riverside residents.
Some local amenities are affected by these works which commenced in April 2015.
During the initial launch in late April, the bridge started to move slightly off its required very precise alignment and the contractor, Britannia Construction, has now put in place measures to prevent this happening.
The new bridge will now be moved into place between Thursday 9th June and Monday 13th June 2016.
This work will necessitate the temporary closure of the river and towpath as well as Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Recycling Centre on Upper Bristol Road.
During the works to replace Bath’s Destructor Bridge, the National Cycle Network (NCN4 route) has been closed when necessary along the River Avon towpath between Windsor Bridge and Victoria Bridge.
During the efforts to move the new bridge into place the towpath will remain closed. A clearly signed diversion is in place directing users via Upper Bristol Road.
It is anticipated the towpath will be reopened to the public in early July 2016. Regular updates will be posted on Twitter @destructorbrdg / @bwrnews and www.bathwesternriverside.co.uk.
As a result of the works to replace the bridge, it will be necessary to close the Recycling Centre on Upper Bristol Road on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th June 2016, with a further closure possible on Sunday 12th June.
The Council’s other Recycling Centres in Radstock and Keynsham will be open as usual during these two days should you wish to use them.
The River Avon will be closed to all river traffic between Bath Bottom Lock and Weston Lock during the following times
- 16:00 hrs on Thursday 9th June until 08:00 hrs on Friday 10th June;
- 16:00 hrs on Friday 10th June until 08:00 hrs on Saturday 11th June;
- 21:00 hrs on Saturday 11th June until 08:00 hrs on Sunday 12th June.
These closures are necessary to allow the new Destructor Bridge to be safely moved into position.