Project timeline for Winterstoke Road replacement bridge

DateActivity
October 2024Octavius were announced as the project contractor. Design stage began.
February 2025Site investigations and surveys
February to May 2025Site set up and start of preparatory works
Summer 2025Building of temporary pedestrian bridge and utility diversions
Autumn 2025Temporary pedestrian bridge complete. Utility diversion works.
End of 2025Winterstoke Road Bridge closed to motor vehicles. Demolition of main bridge.
Early until mid 2026Foundation works
Mid to end of 2026Construction of the new bridge
Early 2027Utility diversions back to main bridge. Landscaping works.
Spring 2027Construction of the road. Winterstoke Road reopens to all traffic.
Spring to Summer 2027Demolition of temporary bridge
Summer 2027Works complete