{"id":66236,"date":"2025-06-16T17:02:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=66236"},"modified":"2025-06-16T17:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T16:02:16","slug":"iron-bridge-in-exeter-re-opened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/iron-bridge-in-exeter-re-opened\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron Bridge in Exeter re-opened"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Grade II Listed Iron Bridge in Exeter has re-opened on schedule today (Monday 16 June) following major refurbishment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extensive work has been carried out in order to prevent water damage to the structure, which was built in 1834.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past five months, the old road surface has been removed and a new waterproof layer has been added. Drainage has been improved, and signs and lighting have been upgraded. Some areas of the bridge have also been painted where immediate attention was needed, but a more comprehensive scheme of paint work will be undertaken in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some repair work to the cast iron on the underside of the structure will continue over the coming weeks, but this will not require a closure. However, some overnight closures may be needed over the coming months for any necessary remedial work.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Councillor Dan Thomas, Cabinet Member for Highways, said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t

\u201cIt\u2019s been essential that this refurbishment scheme has been carried out in order to preserve and protect this historic structure. Despite additional work being needed on the parapet during the scheme, the project team has worked extremely efficiently and it\u2019s good news that the bridge has re-opened on time. I\u2019m sure people will be pleased to have this important route in Exeter city centre open again.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n

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\r\n Councillor Dan Thomas, Cabinet Member for Highways<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Councillor Andy Ketchin, County Councillor for St David\u2019s and Haven Banks, said: <\/p><\/div>\r\n \t\t

\u201cIt is quite incredible to think that the Iron Bridge is approaching 200 years old. The work now done will secure its future. When something has been around that long it\u2019s easy to take it for granted. To my mind it is part of Exeter\u2019s unique character and I\u2019m very pleased to have this cracking bridge back in action.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/blockquote>\r\n

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\r\n Councillor Andy Ketchin<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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The road layout has been improved and features a wider footpath and a dedicated lane for cyclists heading from St David’s \u2013 removing the need to give way at the previous narrowing arrangement. This supports the previous changes in the city which made the Iron Bridge one-way to cars and provides better access for all road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three tonne weight restriction and 1.8m width restriction on the bridge remain unchanged for the protection of the bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contractors Bridge Civil Engineering Ltd has carried out the refurbishment scheme on our behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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