Cost of Reopening Black Bridge in Wye Valley Soars to Over £3 Million Tuesday, June 30, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley footbridge infrastructure gloucestershire repairs budget publicsafety walkways council Reopening the Black Bridge, a key footbridge in the Wye Valley near Lydbrook, is set to cost more than £3 million, according to Gloucestershire County Council. Also known as Stowfield Viaduct, this historic structure serves … Read More
Black Bridge Reopening in Wye Valley to Cost Over £3 Million, Council Prioritizes Other Projects Tuesday, June 30, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley lydbrook footbridge council repairs cost forestry walkway infrastructure Reopening the Black Bridge, a crucial footbridge on the Wye Valley Walk near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean, will cost more than £3 million, Gloucestershire County Council has revealed. This former railway bridge, also known … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Under Consideration Friday, April 3, 2026 viaduct bridge closure repair forestofdean gloucestershire wyevalley heritage transport footbridge A new bridge might replace the aging Black Bridge to restore a vital pedestrian route over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, connecting Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, is a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure as Long-Term Bridge Solution Explored Friday, April 3, 2026 wye viaduct bridge lydbrook forestofdean footbridge restoration gloucestershire heritage wyevalley A long-term solution is being sought to restore the Black Bridge, a vital link over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean, amid growing frustration from local villagers. This historic footbridge connects Lydbrook in … Read More
Calls Grow to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustrations Wednesday, March 25, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge lydbrook repair closure gloucestershire footbridge wyevalleywalk infrastructure community Villagers and walkers are rallying for the urgent repair and reopening of the Black Bridge, a cherished crossing over the River Wye connecting Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean with Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire. Also known as … Read More