Viaduct

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

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

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

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 a46 viaduct emergency negotiators welfare vehicle roadclosure safety incident traffic

Traffic on the A46 has been temporarily halted following concerns for a woman’s welfare on a viaduct. Emergency services have responded promptly, with trained negotiators currently speaking to her in an attempt to provide …

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 stroud viaduct rescue emergency negotiation police safety welfare roadclosure networkrail

A man perched on a viaduct in Stroud was safely moved to a secure location following 12 hours of negotiations with emergency responders. The incident began in the early hours of Tuesday, July 1, when police were alerted to a … Read More