Footpath 36 Bridge - Burston - SCC update

Dear Residents

We have had the following update from Cllr Andrew Mynors, our Ward County Councillor.

Progress Update: Sandon & Burston Footbridge Replacement 

I want to share an update regarding the footbridge on the Sandon and Burston Public Footpath 36. 

Importantly, we remain on track to have a bridge reinstated and the footpath safely reopened by the end of this year.  

Our initial hope was to repair the existing bridge but, after our engineers recovered it from the water to carry out detailed offsite inspections, it was found that repairing the damaged bridge would not be cost-effective or long-lasting. Therefore, we will be installing a new and improved bridge. 

I’m pleased to say that funding for the replacement has already been secured so proposals have already been submitted to the Environment Agency for approval so we can get it ordered. 

We want to make sure the new bridge is built to a really high standard, more accessible and designed to last. This kind of careful planning and design work takes time, but our aim is to have the permanent bridge in place next year. 

In the meantime, we’re working on putting in a temporary bridge so the footpath can safely reopen for everyone by the end of the year. This will go ahead as soon as the Environment Agency has approved our proposals and the weather conditions are right. 

Until then, Footpath 36 between the River Trent and Burston Lane will remain closed to keep everyone safe, whilst the site is being prepared for the temporary bridge. 

We understand the public frustration the closures have caused but these are necessary for everyone’s safety. We would welcome any support in discouraging attempts to illegally cross into restricted areas and interfere with closure signage. 

Thank you for your continued patience as we work to make the bridge safe for path users once again.  

We’ll continue to keep you updated as work progresses. 

Many thanks

Cllr Andrew Mynors