Photo credit: Penny Mayes / Greyfriars Bridge / CC BY-SA 2.0
Greyfriars Bridge in Shrewsbury is set to be closed from 2 June to 5 August [2025] while refurbishment work is carried out on the bridge.
During the closure a diversion will be in place.
For more information see the interactive map on the One Network website – follow this link.
Greyfriars Bridge has reached the point where refurbishment is required to avoid more substantial works and cost at a later date.
We’re aware of the impact the works will have on the public and businesses and the disruption it will cause. However, these works are essential to protect public safety and the longevity of the structure.
There are significant constraints which will mean works need to be undertaken during the summer months. Notably the paint will not cure if the temperatures are too low and/or the moisture levels are too high, so work must be carried out in the warmer months of the year. There is also a need to carry out as much of the work as possible during the Coleham Primary School summer holiday, And due to the presence of salmon in the river and flooding concerns, the Environment Agency has specified that the work must be completed by 1 October.
In addition, the work must be undertaken in phases in order to not overload the bridge, which would impact the safety of those working on the bridge, and the public.
The work will inevitably conflict with the event calendar in Shrewsbury and the council is evaluating the impact and considering what mitigation can be achieved.
Local public representatives and the communities affected will be consulted and be kept abreast of developments.
