Herefordshire Council, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Living Places, will begin essential restoration works on Mordiford Bridge starting Monday 21 July 2025.
The project, expected to last up to six weeks, is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and ensuring public safety across the county.
The works will focus on strengthening the flood arches 2 and 3 on the upstream side of the historic bridge, which have been weakened over time due to repeated flooding. These arches are vital for managing water flow during periods of heavy rainfall, and the restoration is crucial to preserving the bridge’s structural integrity and long-term functionality.
There will then follow a process of removing and replacing the parapet alongside the narrow section of the bridge above the arches. All upgrading works conform to Grade II listing standards, meaning the bridge will retain its unique character.
The works will take place under a 24-hour road closure, seven days a week, but the public right of way footpath in the fields next to the bridge will be maintained, and in preparation for the main phase, preliminary carriageway works have already commenced. During the closure, a signed diversion route will be in place via B4224 Hampton Park Road, A438 Ledbury Road, and C1292 Dormington.
On-site marshals will be available to assist with queries and additional local works may be identified and completed during this period to minimise future disruption.
Cllr Barry Durkin, Cabinet Member for Roads and Regulatory Services, said: “We understand that road closures can be inconvenient, and we appreciate the public’s patience as we carry out these vital improvements. Mordiford Bridge is one of our key transport links, but it has taken a battering from the impact of the river over many years. These works are essential to ensure the safety and resilience of this historic river crossing.”
