The historic footbridge across the railway at Stroud station was built in 1914 and is going to be refurbished just after the 2024 August Bank Holiday on the 27th of August.
The footbridge is a grade II listed bridge.
The main span will be moved into the station car park where it will be grit blasted to remove all the old paint to allow repainting, along with repair / replacement of any steelwork and woodwork including the staircase treads and timbers.
The station building canopies are also going to be refurbished. I’ve photographed the bridge as it currently is.
A temporary footbridge will be installed at the other end of the station so expect some big crane action!
The work is expected to be completed by next Spring.
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