Updates
Project update – February 2025
The repair and restoration work on the stonework of the Castle Bridge's west elevation is now complete, and the scaffolding has been removed from that side. The west footpath is fully open to the public.
Currently, scaffolding on the northeast corner is being extended to cover the entire east elevation in order to undertake the conservation masonry repairs to the east elevation of the bridge. During this time, a full footpath closure will be necessary to accommodate the scaffold supports and contractor access. Similar to the previous footpath closure on the west side, a temporary traffic signal-controlled pedestrian crossing will be set up to redirect pedestrians to the western footway, ensuring a safe route past the construction area. Please refer to the plan view below for details on the pedestrian diversion route while the eastern footway is closed.
The contractor’s latest programme for the repairs to the east elevation shows completion in late May 2025.
- Image of new balusters - Eastern Balustrade (JPG, 3.2 MB)
- Image of completed stone replacement work (JPG, 3.6 MB)
- Traffic management plan (JPG, 132 KB)
Project update – January 2025
The repair and restoration work to the Castle Bridge’s stonework on the west elevation is now substantially complete and the scaffolding is scheduled to be taken down from the west elevation by the end of the week commencing 27 January 2025.
When the scaffolding is taken down from the west elevation, and the contractor’s welfare and storage facilities have been relocated, the western footpath will be reopened and the temporary pedestrian crossing traffic signals will be removed from site in the Week Commencing 3 February.
Additionally, an access scaffold has recently been installed on the northeast corner of the structure to provide safe access to begin the masonry repair work to the bridge’s east elevation.
Once the repair work on the northeast section of the bridge is completed, the scaffolding will be extended to cover the full extent of the east elevation and span over the River Avon, to provide access to the remaining areas for repair. This will require the closure of the eastern footpath for the scaffold support structure and the reinstatement of the temporary crossing traffic signals to divert pedestrians to the other footway. Nighttime lane closures are being utilised for the scaffold installation, and the repair works have been planned to avoid daytime traffic lane closures to avoid disruption.
West elevation scaffolding
Completed masonry repair work on northwest elevation