Black Potts timber footbridge over the Jubilee River was closed in mid-2025 due to structural issues (i.e. rotten). This bridge is a safety hazard and the footpath is closed. Ashford Lane footbridge (collapsed and partially dismantled) and the Allotments footbridge are also closed.
January 2026
Black Potts timber footbridge was closed in mid-2025 due to structural issues. The comparative images below record the steady deterioration over time.
January 2026
Jan 2026
May 2025
Three different Local Authorities are responsible for these footbridges. When will they get fixed?
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