Drypool Bridge
Drypool Bridge is a single-leaf bascule Scherzer rolling bridge It originally opened in 1961, replacing the 1889 swing bridge.
Following a routine inspection in April 2024, several load-bearing columns supporting Drypool Bridge on Clarence Street were found to be in a significant state of deterioration.
In response, we have been working closely with Esh Construction Limited and Mason Clark Associates to develop a comprehensive design, repair, and strengthening scheme.
Following the receipt of a Marine Management Organisation (MMO) licence in June, the contractors will begin setting up the site compound on the former Rank Hovis site from Monday 7 July 2025, in preparation for the major repair works on the bridge.
Initial construction activity will concentrate on the south side of the bridge, involving the removal of footpath railings, surfacing, and partial carriageway and kerb sections.
To enable these works, and to manage traffic flow and minimise disruption, a contraflow system will be introduced from Monday 14 July 2025, allowing two-way traffic to continue during the first phase of works.
The footpath linking St Peter Street and Clarence Street will also be closed to pedestrians and cyclists.
This scheme is not only about restoring the bridge’s structural integrity, but also about ensuring it remains a safe and reliable transport link for residents, commuters, and visitors.
The second phase of works will involve repair and strengthening works, which will require a full closure of the bridge. Details of this, including the full programme and anticipated bridge closure timelines, will be announced in the coming weeks.
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