Ground investigation works at Castle Walk Footbridge, Shrewsbury from 16 January 2018

Ground investigation works are to be carried out in the vicinity of Castle Walk Footbridge, Shrewsbury. This is a follow up to investigation works conducted in October 2016. Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works, which are planned between Tuesday 16 January 2018 and Friday 19 January 2018.

The extreme end of Dorset Street, Castlefields will not be available for parking, and pedestrians will be conducted through the works when coming from the footpath that connects to Burton Street.

Access will not be possible up the steps immediately downstream of the bridge from the towpath. However, nearby access to and from the towpath is available at Severn Street.

Vehicular access to Severn Bank will not be possible between 16 January and 19 January, but pedestrians will be conducted through the works.

The work involves a borehole on the town side, and plate-bearing tests on the Monkmoor side alongside the walkway – all of which will be fenced off from the public.

Access for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will remain available at the bridge throughout the works.

Steve Davenport, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and transport, said:

“Shropshire Council apologise for any inconvenience that these investigations will cause over the short term, but I hope people will bear with us as it is essential we have a full picture on which to base any future discussions about the maintenance of this well-used bridge.”