One of two pedestrian bridges across the River Avon into the centre of Bristol is to close in June until the end of the year for repair work.
Gaol Ferry Bridge, which connects Coronation Road in Southville with Cumberland Road and the Wapping Wharf development, is in need of vital repair work. Despite Bristol City Council initially saying it would only shut for 12 weeks, the council has now said the works are expected to take six months to complete once they start in June.
Repairs began in December 2021, but the bridge has remained partially open. Business owners have expressed concern over the lengthy closure of the pedestrian bridge. In a statement, Bristol City Council said: "Cabinet will be asked to approve initial funding to begin works to six bridges along the New Cut.
