Work to replace the St Margaret Street railway bridge is due to begin in September, this year, Bradford-on-Avon Town Council has announced. 

Network Rail has previously announced it intended to replace the bridge, and has now said works to the St Margaret Street (road over rail bridge) will take place between September 2022 and April 2023.

During this period the road will be closed and there will be a partial closure of the Public Right of Way (St Margaret’s Place) adjacent to the bridge.

This, Network Rail said, would help in maintaining access for residents. The repair works, it is said, will involve periods of working through the night.

A statement from Network Rail said: “The bridge is life-expired and in a very poor condition which cannot be economically repaired.

“The least disruptive solution is to deconstruct the original bridge, maintain the existing abutments and construct a new bridge in its place.

“This will prevent the bridge from being involuntary weight restricted or closed, it will also provide a major maintenance-free period for at least 25 years.”

Councillor Dr Mark McClelland, Cabinet Member for Transport said: "There will be a full road closure while the works are carried out and the council's streetworks team are in discussion with Network Rail to ensure any traffic disruption will be kept to a minimum.”