The specialist repairs will take around four weeks
A famous bridge will close for repairs amid concerns about its condition. Godmanchester’s Chinese Bridge is a Grade II listed building and landmark.
The pedestrian bridge spans a mill stream on the River Great Ouse., and its name comes from the style in which it was built. Concerns have been raised about the condition of the bridge, which is managed by Cambridgeshire County Council.
A spokesperson for the county council said: “We received reports of concern from the town council regarding the condition of a small section of the bridge deck and the parapet. Engineers at the council inspected the bridge on multiple occasions to run tests and a decision was made to re-deck the bridge.”
Re-decking works were due to begin in the week commencing Monday (August 24), depending on weather conditions. The bridge will remain open during this part of the work.
The original structure was built in 1827 but the wooden span later fell into a bad condition and was replaced with a replica by the local council in 1960. According to Cambridgeshire County Council, specialist heritage parapet repairs are expected to commence on October 5 and will take around four weeks to complete.
The spokesperson for the council added: “The specialist heritage parapet repairs are expected to commence on 5th October, under a 4 week footpath closure and subject to Environment Agency approval.”
A short pedestrian diversion will be in place through the car park to the north and the bridge is expected to reopen at the end of each working shift, according to Godmanchester Town Council.
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