Broadmead Road lamp column update - Wednesday, 06 November 2024

The Council conducts structural testing on its lamp columns which is an important part of maintaining and keeping our infrastructure safe, as part of its programme, Broadmead Bridge was chosen as part of this years programme due to the closure of the bridge and the wider structural problems with the bridge itself.

Following the tests, it was observed that there was corrosion at the base of some of the columns due to water ingress. As a result, four lamp columns were cut down for safety reasons. These were located on the eastern side of the bridge.

Temporary lighting is being set up shortly to keep the bridge well-lit until permanent replacements can be manufactured and installed. This process can up to twelve weeks.