Lowestofts Jubilee Bridge Reopens

Wednesday, 28 February 2024 20:00

After almost four years a historic Lowestoft bridge has reopened.

After almost four years a historic Lowestoft bridge has reopened.

The Jubilee footbridge now means people can get to Belle Vue Park over the Ravine.

Work to restore the historic Jubilee Bridge in Lowestoft has now been completed and the Grade II listed structure is once again open to pedestrians.

The footbridge was built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, but was forced to close in 2020 for safety reasons.

The detailed refurbishment of the bridge has finished and helped ensure a safe and useable structure, as well as making it visually attractive. Structural issues, which were uncovered during the blast cleaning phase of the works and following removal of steel plates installed as part of a previous repair, have also been resolved.

Councillor Paul Ashton, East Suffolk Council's Cabinet member for Assets and Corporate Services, said: "This has been an extensive and detailed refurbishment programme which has brought the bridge back into excellent condition. Not only is it now structurally sound, it also looks absolutely fantastic and is the people of Lowestoft should be very proud. This is an important part of the town's heritage and this work has secured its future."

Pictured below are Lowestoft Town Mayor Sonia Barker and Councillor Paul Ashton walking over the now reopened bridge in the north of the town.