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BBC News
2 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Colchester bridge repairs resume after being halted by birds
Repairs to a bridge that closed to the public more than 500 days ago have resumed after the discovery of bird nests halted to repair the bridge - which closed in December 2023 when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colne - started last month but was suspended on the same City Council, which is responsible for the weir itself, said work had restarted "with close attention being paid to the wildlife throughout".One moorhen nest was still active and remained undisturbed, and measures were being taken to prevent new nests from forming, the authority said. A spokesperson said: "We'll continue to monitor the site closely to ensure that wildlife is protected while essential repairs are carried out."They added "likely nesting activity from a wren" had also been discovered under the bridge - an area currently unaffected by the to the RSPB, moorhens and wrens are protected under UK wildlife law and it is illegal to move the nest of any wild bird while it is in was able to resume after a on-site meeting last week.A diversion of about 1km (0.6 mile) has been in place while the footbridge, owned by Essex County Council, has been closed. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bridge repairs to start 17 months after it closed
Repairs to a footbridge were set to start today - more than 17 months after it closed. The bridge has been out of use since 10 December 2023 - when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colne. But Colchester City Council said work on the weir was due to begin on Tuesday and should be complete by August. "The footbridge at Middle Mill is a key route, and these works will ensure it's safe and usable again." said Martin Goss, a Liberal Democrat councillor who represents the Mile End ward. He added: "I want to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this important work takes place." The weir is believed to have stood at the site for more than 900 years. Colchester City Council said it had carried out surveys and technical assessments to put together the "most appropriate" repair schedule. The council had to apply for a permit from the Environment Agency before starting work, added a spokesperson. A footpath near the weir will be closed. Pedestrians have been asked to go a different way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Bridge repairs planned after 500-day closure Colchester City Council
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Colchester footbridge repairs to start 17 months after it closed
Repairs to a footbridge were set to start today - more than 17 months after it bridge has been out of use since 10 December 2023 - when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colchester City Council said work on the weir was due to begin on Tuesday and should be complete by August."The footbridge at Middle Mill is a key route, and these works will ensure it's safe and usable again." said Martin Goss, a Liberal Democrat councillor who represents the Mile End ward. Nine hundred years He added: "I want to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this important work takes place."The weir is believed to have stood at the site for more than 900 City Council said it had carried out surveys and technical assessments to put together the "most appropriate" repair council had to apply for a permit from the Environment Agency before starting work, added a spokesperson.A footpath near the weir will be closed. Pedestrians have been asked to go a different way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
