Waterways charity, the Canal & River Trust, is inviting residents, businesses and boaters to attend two drop-in sessions to learn more about plans to repair Brewood Bridge and the proposed timeline for the works.
These informal sessions will give local people the opportunity to speak directly with the project team, ask questions, and find out more about the next steps.
Built in 1830, Brewood Bridge crosses the Shropshire Union Canal and provides an important access route into town for residents in Brewood travelling along Kiddemore Green Road and High Green. The bridge has been closed since December after its supporting walls and road surface were extensively damaged.
The planned works will involve repairing the bridge and reinstating the road surface so it can safely reopen to traffic. The aim is to carry out a like-for-like repair that preserves the bridge’s historic character while ensuring it remains safe and reliable for the future.
The drop-in sessions are part of ongoing efforts by the Canal & River Trust to keep the community informed and to give residents the opportunity to share their views and ask questions about the project. There is no need to book.
Drop-in session details:
• Wednesday 18 March from 5pm to 7pm at Bishops Wood Village Hall, Boscobel Lane, Bishops Wood, ST19 9FG
• Wednesday 25 March from 5pm to 7pm at Brewood Library, Newport Street, Brewood, ST19 9DT
Henriette Breukelaar, director for the West Midlands at the Canal & River Trust, said: “We know Brewood Bridge is a well-used route for people living and working in the area, and we’re sorry its closure is affecting daily journeys for residents and businesses. Our engineers have carefully assessed the damage and are developing a repair plan that will restore the bridge safely while respecting its historic construction.
“These drop-in sessions are an opportunity for people to speak directly with the team responsible for the project, understand what work is needed and why, and find out more about the proposed timeline. We want to keep the community informed as the plans progress and make sure local people have the chance to ask questions and share their views.”
For further updates on the projects including a list of FAQ’s please visit Brewood Bridge repair | Canal & River Trust. For those unable to attend a session, enquiries can be sent to [email protected]
