Black Potts timber footbridge is dangerous and has been closed since mid-2025. The image below records that the barriers and warning signs have been moved to facilitate access. BEWARE – BLACK POTTS TIMBER FOOTBRIDGE IS WEAK (ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE) AND DANGEROUS. THE BARRIERS WERE PUT IN PLACE TO PREVENT USE OF THE FOOTBRIDGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ASHFORD LANE FOOTBRIDGE IN DORNEY COLLAPSED LAST YEAR.
The image below records the sagging hand rails and deck – particularly on the right hand side.
The image below records the timber structure steadily sinking towards total collapse. Note that the Environment Agency water level monitoring equipment is attached to the top of the wooden structure. When this section of the bridge fails the EA will become aware of the problem very quickly.
(Timber footbridges – Temple is closed and partially dismantled, Berry Hill partially repaired, Ashford Lane collapsed, Allotments closed, Myrke to be inspected and Black Potts closed)
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