How the Bridge will Look
Our engineers and conservation officers have worked closely with East Dorset District Council to produce the design for the new foot and cycleway, which will compliment the existing structure of the historic main bridge.
The new cantilevered footway will replace the existing one built on to the bridge in the 1960s.
Without essential maintenance, the bridge and flood arches will continue to deteriorate and a maximum 7.5 tonnes weight restriction would need to be imposed on the structure by 2010.
The flood arches near to the main bridge will also be repaired as part of the project.
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