Jubilee Bridge reopens in Lowestoft

Lowestoft's historic Jubilee Bridge has reopened to pedestrians.

The grade-II listed footbridge, which connects Belle Vue Park over the Ravine, was closed in 2020 due to safety concerns.

Refurbishment to the bridge, including making the structure sound, and removing steel plates from a previous repair, have now finished.

Work has also been done to make the bridge more attractive to see.

The footbridge was opened in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.

Councillor Paul Ashton, East Suffolk Council's Cabinet Member for Assets and Corporate Services, said:

"This has been an extensive and detailed refurbishment programme which has brought the bridge back into excellent condition.

"Not only is it now structurally sound, it also looks absolutely fantastic and is the people of Lowestoft should be very proud.

"This is an important part of the town's heritage and this work has secured its future."