Below is copy of a letter received from BCC Highways dated 3 July 2024. Please read carefully.
Directorate for Communities
Highways and Technical Services
Buckinghamshire Council
Walton Street Offices
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UA
Cllr Ewan Larcombe
By email: ewan.larcombe@mail.com
3rd July 2024
Ref: DW24320/RT/dw
Dear Cllr Larcombe
Berry Hill Footbridge repairs
Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding the repairs undertaken to the Berry Hill footbridge in Taplow, to which I have been asked to respond on behalf of the service.
Following the replacement of the centre section, the footbridge has been reviewed by engineers from both Topbond and AtkinsRéalis, who consider that, apart from a few deck planks that may need replacement in the coming year, the two end sections are sound and there are no concerns about their integrity.
With respect to other footbridges over the Jubilee River and further downstream, Buckinghamshire Council undertakes an inspection regime on structures that are its responsibility and decisions on the need to repair or replace these are made based on the results of those inspections. As previously advised, payment for any repairs will be made by Buckinghamshire Council and the time taken for these to be undertaken will depend on the work required.
I hope the information above is helpful in clarifying the situation.
Yours sincerely
Rosie Tunnard
Highways Community Liaison Manager