As part of the regeneration of Bath Riverside, the Destructor Bridge is being replaced with a new bridge designed to accommodate cycles, pedestrians, buses and vehicles for Bath Riverside residents.
Some local amenities have been 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.
Britannia Construction now aim to move the new bridge into place between Monday 18th July and Wednesday 20th July 2016 (inclusive).
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.
A clearly signed diversion is in place directing towpath users via the Upper Bristol Road. It is anticipated the towpath will be reopened to the public in early August 2016.
Regular updates will be posted on Twitter @destructorbrdg / @bwrnews and on 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 Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th July, with a further closure possible on Thursday 21st July.
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.
Visit the Bath and North East Somerset Council website for more details including opening times: http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/services/bins-rubbish-and-recycling/recycling-centres-0.
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 Monday 18th July until 08:00 hrs on Tuesday 19th July;
- 16:00 hrs on Tuesday 19th July until 08:00 hrs on Wednesday 19th July.