Update on Temporary Bridge - Darley Mills

Derby City Council Cabinet are considering approval of a temporary (meaning years not months btw) replacement footbridge. 

Following a routine inspection after seasonal flooding, and concerns raised by a utilities company, the Council commissioned a further inspection that took place in May. The inspection raised serious concerns, and the Council took the decision to close all access to the bridge. 

The recommendation of a short-term solution over the existing bridge follows extensive work with a specialist contractor and the Council's Structural Engineering team.

While the option is not risk-free and is subject to further assessment and approval, it could be delivered in the quickest time, and would support the community and local businesses.  It also allows further time to consider and develop a more permanent option. 

It is estimated that the temporary footbridge will cost in the region of £300,000 and the proposed delivery and installation time from the point of order is around five weeks.   

If the option of using existing structure is not chosen then it would likely to be a bridge similar to the one in the photo below but closer to cricket club