Footbridge over Keynsham Memorial Park weir to be restored in June
The previous bridge was demolished earlier this year after closing to the public in 2019 because it was deemed to be too unsafe
Last updated 15th Jun 2024
A footbridge - which was last open to the public back in 2019 - is finally going to be re-installed at Keynsham Memorial Park next month.
The important pedestrian route is being reinstated over the weir, with preparatory work beginning this week to replace the footbridge which was deemed to be too unsafe to use when it was closed three years ago.
The bridge deck has been made of a polymer that's resistant to the damp river environments which it'll be exposed to - and it's made with sustainability in mind, with Bath and North East Somerset Council saying it'll have lower maintenance requirements.
It's expected to be put in place in the middle of June, and should be ready to be used by the public in July, weather permitting.
The children’s playpark at Bath Hill and the entrance at Avon Mill Lane will remain closed during the works.
Councillor Kevin Guy, Leader, Bath & North East Somerset Liberal Democrat Group, said: “It is exciting that we are getting closer to the new bridge arriving on site. It’s going to make a real difference to people to be able to cross the river again and get back to using this part of the pedestrian route around the park. Thank you for your patience while the project is completed.”
Other improvements planned for Keynsham Memorial Park include addressing the flooding under Echo Bridge during 2023.
The council say they're also exploring the idea of an indoor or covered café space, improved natural landscape and better play facilities for all ages, after a public survey carried out in 2022 identified these as areas for improvement.