The community in Mildenhall is celebrating the opening of Mallards (Old Lock) Bridge.
Funded by Suffolk County Council with contributions from Mildenhall Town Council and Barton Mills Parish Council - the new £171k bridge comprises steel truss members with timber decking and parapets, with a clear span of 18m, supported on new reinforced concrete foundations.
The existing ramped approaches have been upgraded with new timber approach ramps, to ensure it is more accessible to the community it serves.
Councillor Paul West, Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for Operational Highways, said:
“I am delighted to see this structure open and ready for use. I know the communities missed using the route and the fact that we have been able to replace the old structure with one that is now more accessible is fantastic news.
“I thank Councillor Stanbury and the parish and town councils for working with us to get this bridge open, their financial contributions and cooperation has supported our teams to get this bridge open despite challenging conditions.”
