1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Brief
To investigate the feasibility of refurbishing the existing Lucy’s Mill bridge to be suitable for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users as an alternative or in addition to the proposed new River Avon Bridge as part of the Waterfront developments.
1.2 Location
The site is about 10 metres north of the A4390 road bridge, Stratford (known as the Seven Meadows Road Bridge), at Grid Reference SP20055399. This is some 600m downstream of the proposed new footbridge. The general ground level of the footways on each side of the River is approximately 34.5m AOD. The level of the existing deck is approximately 37.0m AOD.
1.3 History
The existing Lucy’s Mill Footbridge is narrow (1.5m between parapets) with stepped access on each side. The total length of the bridge is approximately 40m. The bridge has three spans supported on abutments and two piers. The deck construction is concrete cased steel beams with steel parapets.
1.4 Existing Situation
The consultation process for a proposed new pedestrian/cycle bridge across the Avon at a location approximately 600m north of this, raised the option of refurbishing and upgrading the existing Lucy’s Mill Bridge as an alternative or an additional route. |