Major city centre bridge closes for repair works
The Redcliffe Bascule Bridge connects Redcliffe to Welsh Back and Queens' Square
Last updated 2nd Aug 2022
A major city centre bridge in Bristol has been shut to traffic and pedestrians, to undergo repair works for at least 10 weeks.
Redcliffe Bascule Bridge connects Redcliffe with Welsh Bank and Queens' Square.
The closure is needed to repair the machinery that opens and closes the bascule bridge.
Bristol City Council says the work will involve structural, mechanical and electrical repairs to allow the bridge to open properly and let larger boats through.
It also aims to protect the structural integrity of the bridge, reducing the need for future repairs.
The bridge will need to remain in the upright, open position while the work is carried out.
Further stages of work will require lane closures and temporary traffic signals, but Redcliffe Bascule Bridge will reopen to traffic and pedestrians.
Repairs were started in January 2021, but the contractor went into administration and ceased to trade.
The council says it's now working with a new contractor to carry out the remaining works.
Diversions have been put in place, with traffic being diverted across Bristol Bridge, to allow temporary access to all traffic without incurring fines.
An interactive map has been created to help pedestrians plan different routes.