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BBC News
28-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Reading footbridge closes for eight days for safety work
A river footbridge is closing for eight days for safety Drive Footbridge has worn-out areas of exposed steel deck, posing a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, Reading Borough Council bridge over the River Kennett is due to reopen on Tuesday 5 council said it had spent £4m on similar projects over two years, including the replacement of King's Meadow footbridge and repairs to Grade II listed High Bridge in the town centre. The work at Kenavon Drive has been funded through a portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy, which is paid by developers, the authority Karen Rowland, in charge of environmental services, said: "We're fortunate to have the River Kennet running through Reading."We're making loads of improvements to ensure our residents can get around the town easily and sustainably by foot or by bike."Work also started recently to refurbish the Orbit Footbridge, which is scheduled to reopen in late October. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Large 'unstable' trees along busy Douglas road to be felled
Two large trees next to a major road running through Douglas are to be felled, the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has news comes after a tree recently fell in an area around Peel Douglas-bound carriageway from the Quarterbridge junction will be closed from 18:30 BST while the work is carried department said the trees were "unstable" and posed "a risk of falling onto the carriageway during windy conditions". The DOI said the road would be one-way from the Quarterbridge to Douglas Fire Station, and would be reopened no later than midnight. Traffic diversions will be in place for anyone heading to lower Douglas, via Groves Road and over Pulrose DOI said it appreciated people's "patience and understanding" during the "essential safety work" in the Isle of Man's capital. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
