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The repair work to four of Bourton Park’s footbridges is now complete, the 18-month long project included repairs to steel and structural timbers, replacement handrails, balustrade, spindles, and decking.

Additional repair work has been identified as more decay was revealed within one of the bridges leading from the Bourton Road.

At Environment Committee on the 19th December 2022, Members agreed with a Structural Engineer’s recommendation that bridge no. 2 be removed and not replaced due to the proximity of bridge no. 1, that already crosses the River Great Ouse.

The Town Council’s Greenspaces Team inspect the park’s footbridges on a weekly basis and any safety hazards are dealt with immediately, or the relevant bridge is closed until the necessary repairs are made. The Town Council aims to keep bridge no. 1 open and operational until a new section of path can be created linking the footpath from the Bourton Road (kissing gate entrance) to bridge no. 1.

Maps shows some of the repair work of the bridges at Bourton Park.

Cllr Fran Davies, Chair of the Environment Committee said, “We are hoping that the new section of footpath will very soon be in place. Every effort is made to ensure both safety and accessibility in our parks and green spaces and I thank everyone for their commitment to these aims.”

Repairs to four of Bourton Park Bridges are now complete