Bedford Borough Council will be closing the Royal Engineers Bridge from tomorrow (Thursday, 9 March) to carry out vital emergency repairs.
The bridge carries pedestrians over the River Great Ouse and is located between The Embankment and Cardington Road behind Bedford Girls School.
It is expected to reopen on Saturday, 11 March 2023.
Bedford’s iconic Butterfly Bridge is also currently closed for major repair work. It is due to reopen in April 2023.
Cllr Charles Royden (Brickhill, Liberal Democrats), Portfolio Holder for Environment has thanked local residents for their patience while the bridges are made safe.
