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New bridge to park opens ahead of Christmas

Warwick District Council People lined up on a wooden bridge crossing a river. There are 16 people on the bridge with some of them leaning on the fence. Warwick District Council
Runners, cyclists and councillors gathered to celebrate the opening of the bridge

A new bridge for cyclists and pedestrians has opened in Leamington Spa.

Runners, cyclists and members of Warwick District Council gathered on Wednesday to open the bridge between Radford Road and Newbold Comyn Country Park.

The 3.5m-wide (11ft) structure over the River Leam was installed in November and also provides access for wheelchair users and people on mobility scooters.

It replaced the former bridge which was removed in March after it closed in August 2023 on safety grounds.

Councillor Will Roberts said: "It's wonderful to finally see a new and much improved Radford Road Bridge fully installed and open just in time for the festive season."

The authority said the fencing, landscaping and planting at the site would be completed in the coming weeks.

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