Canal footbridges closed for major refurbishment

Councillor Mike Rouse (right) said the footbridges were "extremely well used"

Two popular footbridges over a canal in Worcestershire are undergoing major refurbishment.

Worcestershire County Council started work on the Little Hill Court and King George Playing Fields footbridges in Droitwich in January.

The refurbishments will replace the old worn wooden decks with brand new composite decking.

The Little Hill Court footbridge is scheduled to reopen in March, while the King George Fields footbridge is expected to be open again in May.

The works have taken place at this time of year to take advantage of much lower use of the canal.

Councillor Mike Rouse, Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "We know these footbridges are extremely well used, so it is great that these works are pushing along nicely, and people will soon be able to benefit from the refurbishments to them."

A temporary pontoon bridge has been in place to enable continued crossing of the canal while the footbridges have been closed.