2026/27 bridge maintenance programme

Bridge name / description
Rindleford Footbridge
Bridge number
B4901
URS no.
U7115/ 10
Grid reference or postcode
SO 737 955
Works description

Four-span RoW footbridges with failed sections to spans 1, 2 and 3. Listed status and SC HE will not allow the structure to be de-listed. Need to close footpath (H&S) grounds and look to remove the redundant structures as interim position to assess the structure. Dismantle superstructure and re-build footbridge with new timber beams, cast iron trough units (reused), cast iron handrails, and asphalt surfacing.

Planned date of work
Planned for June 15 for 18 weeks
Traffic management
Existing Footbridge Closure
Bridge name / description
Holbrook Coppice
Bridge number
B3285
URS no.
A4169/ 95
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 653 051
Works description
Phase 2  Maintenance to clear grills of debris and silt to include construction of maintenance steps.
Planned date of work
Planned for 15 June 2026 for 2 weeks
Traffic management
Lane Closure
Bridge name / description
Rhyd Meredith
Bridge number
B1201
URS no.
A495/ 10
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 251 225
Works description
Reinstate / build formal stone revetment to RHS and face with large stones
Planned date of work
Planned for 15 June 2026 for 4 weeks
Traffic management
Traffic Lights
Bridge name / description
Grove Farm Culvert
Bridge number
Divisional Culvert
URS no.
U5315/ 10
Grid reference or postcode
SO 505 950
Works description
Like for like repair to maintain existing orifice size, with concrete abutments, arch and invert.  Remedial works
Planned date of work
Planned for 20 June 2026 for 3 weeks 
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Chapel Lawn Retaining Wall
Bridge number
Divisional Retaining Wall
URS no.
C6208/ 25
Grid reference or postcode
SO 311 764
Works description
Construction of new retaining wall to support the collapsed embankment, underpinning to scoured sections of existing retaining wall
Planned date of work
Planned for 13 July  2026 for 3 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
A4117 From Station Road End To Hereford And Worcester County Boundary Lem Hill, Cleobury Mortimer (Baveney Culvert)
Bridge number
Divisional Culvert
URS no.
A4117/225
Grid reference or postcode
-
Works description
Reconstruction of collapsed headwall. Temporary traffic lights installed as temporary measure. 
Planned date of work
Planned for July 15 2026 for 8 weeks
Traffic management
Existing Temporary Traffic Lights / Road Closure for 1 week
Bridge name / description
Castle Hill Bridge
Bridge number
B5710
URS no.
U5544/ 10
Grid reference or postcode
SO 469 911
Works description
Take down and rebuild 6m length of the upstream right training wall reinstating it to its original alignment.
Planned date of work
Planned for 31 August 2026 for 4 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Hill End Footbridge Retaining Wall
Bridge number
RETW00616
URS no.
36501260
Grid reference or postcode
SO 379 811 
Works description
Take down and rebuild retaining wall. Reconnect parapet rails at downstream left.
Planned date of work
Planned for 03 August  2026 for 4 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Forest Uchaf
Bridge number
B1323
URS no.
29600441
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 256 310
Works description
Undertake corrugated invert protection works and application of paint system to remaining sections of culvert, with concrete downstands to both upstream and downstream elevations. Over pumping to be undertaken to complete the works
Planned date of work
Planned for August 2026 - TBC
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Tetchill Bridge
Bridge number
B1461
URS no.
28201072
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 393 327
Works description
Undertake corrugated invert protection works and application of paint system to remaining sections of culvert, with concrete downstands to both upstream and downstream elevations and clearing vegetation. Install the new concrete post at protruding end and replace the steel infill mesh. Over pumping to be undertaken to complete culvert works.
Planned date of work
Planned for 07 September 2026 for 4 weeks
Traffic management
Traffic Lights
Bridge name / description
Sandford Hall Bridge
Bridge number
B1518
URS no.
29600532
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 338 236
Works description
Undertake corrugated invert protection works and application of paint system to remaining sections of culvert, with concrete downstands to both upstream and downstream elevations. Repair works to headwalls and timber parapet replacement. Over pumping to be undertaken to complete culvert works
Planned date of work
Planned for 10 August 2026 for 4 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Moreton Mill East Bridge
Bridge number
B2740
URS no.
28201157
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 574 227
Works description
Removal of vegetation from structure to allow works to undertake concrete repairs to soffit of centre span, barrel stitching, repointing underpinning of DSL wing wall and masonry repairs to buttresses.
Planned date of work
Planned for 13 July  2026 for 3 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Lower Chirk Canal Bridge
Bridge number
B1411
URS no.
29610028
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 292371
Works description
Phase 1 - The works to the top of the structure involve: traffic management, removal of existing carriageway, footway and kerbs, stripping of existing waterproofing, installing new waterproofing system, resurfacing footway and carriageway, adjusting existing ironwork and white lining.                                                                    Phase 2 The works to the bottom side of structure involve: Installation of a pontoon to carry out works, shot blasting cast iron beams, installing a three coat protective paint system to cast iron beams.
Planned date of work
Phase 1 Planned for 05 October 2026 for 3 weeks                                                                                   Phase 2 TBC
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Twmpath Bridge
Bridge number
B1912
URS no.
29600849
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 303 322
Works description
Clean and repainting structural steel work, installation of new tie rods
Planned date of work
Planned for October 2026 for 4 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Horse Bridge
Bridge number
B5318
URS no.
34700538
Grid reference or postcode
SJ370 059
Works description
Vegetation clearance, silt removal. Repaint structure. Repair upstream approach walls and point crack to downstream right hand wingwall.
Planned date of work
Planned for June 2026 TBC
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Cruckton Bridge
Bridge number
B5412
URS no.
34701256
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 432 097
Works description
Paint bottom flange of steel girders. New waterproofing and new surfacing. Repair to concrete deck. Filling void to the right abutment wall. Infill scour to upstream corner of right abutment.
Planned date of work
Planned for 20 July 2026 for 10 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Wellbatch
Bridge number
B5453
URS no.
34800160
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 460 088
Works description
Removal of silt and debris to invert, repairs to culvert soffit, parapet replacement, installation of drainage grips and realignment of downstream kerb line.
Planned date of work
Planned for 20 July 2026 for 3 weeks
Traffic management
Traffic Lights
Bridge name / description
New Invention
Bridge number
B6204
URS no.
36500611
Grid reference or postcode
SO 294 767
Works description
Deck waterproofing and new surfacing. Concrete deck repairs to spalled and delaminated concrete.
Planned date of work
Planned for 27 July  2026 for 8 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Walton Landslip
Bridge number
N/A
URS no.
U5006/ 10
Grid reference or postcode
-
Works description
Repair to landslip utilising rock armour
Planned date of work
Planned for 07 October 2026 for 3 weeks
Traffic management
Road Closure
Bridge name / description
Wig Wig Footbridge
Bridge number
B4906
URS no.
4301234
Grid reference or postcode
SJ 605 015
Works description
Footbridge Replacement 
Planned date of work
Planned  October 2026 TBC
Traffic management
Road Closure