Netheridge Swing Bridge - Secunda Way
Update: Friday 29 August 2025
A full road closure will be in place for 24 hours per day and 7 days per week from 6am on Monday 1 September until Midnight Friday 12 September 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
We will provide regular updates as the works progress, and if the bridge can be opened earlier, we will advise.
For safety reasons a full road closure is needed while the works are undertaken. A diversion will be in place, pictured below. Please allow extra time for your journey to follow the official signposted diversion route and please expect delays.
We appreciate the impact of the road closure and we're working to complete the repairs as soon as possible. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation.
Previous updates
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Update12 August: Work to repair the bridge is scheduled to be carried out between Monday 1 September - Friday 12 September. Please note these are planned dates and could be subject to change in some circumstances such as adverse weather conditions.
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Monday 21 July: We are still working with our delivery team to resolve the delays to works on Netheridge Bridge. As previously advised, there was a fault with the specialist material originally supplied for the work, and we continue to work with the supplier for the correct material. We will be then be rescheduling the work with the contractor. Further updates will be given when we can. We appreciate the situation is frustrating and we thank you for your patience and cooperation.
- Friday 20 June: We apologise for the delays in works on Netheridge Bridge, we have experienced operational issues on site which we are working to resolve. Unfortunately there was a fault with the specialist material originally supplied for the work so we are in the process of testing materials and rescheduling the work with a contractor. Further updates will be given when we can. We appreciate the situation is frustrating and we thank you for your patience and cooperation.
- Friday 13 June: We apologise for the delays in works on Netheridge Bridge, we have experienced operational issues on site and are working effectively to resolve and complete the works. Further updates will be given when we can. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
- Thursday 5 June: Repairs to the bridge are taking a little longer than originally planned due to unforeseen safety issues. Most of the work is taking place on site and some crucial elements involve off-site preparations, so if you don’t see us there at any point, please be assured we’re working 24/7 to compete the repairs as soon as possible.
What is happening?
We are undertaking some necessary repairs to the Canal and River Trust's Netheridge Swing Bridge. These repairs include the bridge decking and road resurfacing.
Works being undertaken
- Removal of existing surfacing
- Removal of existing waterproofing
- Prime deck
- Waterproof deck
- Installation of Asphalt
Will boats be able to pass?
The bridge will be locked and non operational for river traffic requiring the bridge to open during this time. We do advise to expect delays so allow extra time for your journey.
Work updates
Friday 12 September - Installed remaining surface material, installed mesh in the joints, painted white lines and reopened the road at 20:00:
Thursday 11 September:
Wednesday 10 September - Swept joints, chippings arrived on site, all site waste removed.
Tuesday 9 September - Finished waterproofing, applied bond coat.
Monday 8 September - Blasting and priming finished, testing undertaken. Started to apply eliminator.
Sunday 7 September - Manually dried deck, blasted and primed the second half of the deck:
Saturday 6 September - Manually dried deck, blasted and primed the surface:
Friday 5 September - Manually dried deck, blasted and primed the surface:
Thursday 4 September - Finished the last of the scraping, carried out edging work and cleaned the abutments:
