Whitchurch Toll Bridge, between Whitchurch and Mapledurham Locks
4 November 2013 to 31 March 2014
Whitchurch Toll Bridge Refurbishment The river at Whitchurch Toll Bridge, between Whitchurch and Mapledurham Locks will be closed to navigation from 4 November 2013 to 31 March 2014 due to refurbishment works being carried out by Oxfordshire County Council.
The works will entail the removal of the bridge decking and the diversion of services before the spans are removed to the shore for a full refurbishment. Whilst the spans are out new supporting piers will be driven in line with the existing piers which will be refurbished. Much of the work will be carried out by floating plant on the river.
Preparatory and clear up works will run from July 2013 to May 2014 to provide a temporary footbridge which will also carry the diverted services whilst the Toll Bridge is having the works carried out. The temporary bridge will be 10 metres closer to Whitchurch Lock. The piers will be in line with the existing bridge and it will have a headway 0.5 metres higher than the existing bridge. Any restrictions to navigation during the preparatory and clear up work periods will be publicised with a Harbourmaster’s Notice.
We apologise for the inconvenience this closure might cause and thank you for your patience during this time.
Matt Carter
Harbourmaster
