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Poole’s Wharf Bridge to close for maintenance
Poole’s Wharf pedestrian and cycle bridge in the Harbourside is to close for 14 weeks from Monday for maintenance work.
Bristol City Council is spending £307,000 on an improvement project to the turquoise swing bridge.
The refurbishment work will include repainting using the same colour, widening by installing a new handrail and parapet, installing a new motor and gearbox, adding a non-slip deck, along with low level lighting.
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A temporary bridge for pedestrians is due to open from 29 April to operate alongside an alternative flat route, which is signposted.
Peter Mann, Service Director for Transport, said: “Bristol City Council has taken ownership of Poole’s Wharf Bridge to ensure it continues to be available to the public and to maintain a key commuter route within the Harbourside for both pedestrians and cyclists.
“We will be working to minimise any disruption to residents and commuters during the improvements.”
The bridge will reopen in time for the Harbour Festival which will take place on 15-17 July.
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