The Canal & River Trust has been granted listed building consent to repair the historic Bath bridge which was severely damaged in a collision last October.
The bridge was struck last October
A vehicle and trailer crashed into the parapet of Horseshoe Bridge that crosses the Kennet & Avon Canal, dislodging chunks of masonry. Safety barriers were erected and the footway remains closed.
The Grade II listed bridge dates from around 1800 and is attributed to engineer John Rennie.
Bath & North East Somerset Council has given the charity permission to repair and reconstruct the parapet re-using the salvaged stone where possible. Any new limestone will be sourced from Hartham Park quarry.
The historic metal towing rope bar which was dislodged from the bridge during the collision will be reinstated.
The Canal & River Trust has said that all works will be carried out by local specialists who will be monitored by the trust’s heritage team.
Vehicle strikes cost the charity more than £1 million per year.
