Nene Park – Thorpe Meadows Bridge Replacement Project

Nene Park is a haven of greenspace located within a few miles of Peterborough City Centre. The project specifically relates to an area of Nene Park known as Thorpe Meadows. Until recently, Thorpe Meadows Bridge crossed an inlet to the rowing lake from the River Nene that borders the park. The bridge was in place for 38 years but in 2021 was deemed unsafe due to rotten wooden beams and closed before being removed in early 2022. This project will install a new 20m steel and timber footbridge where Thorpe Meadows Bridge once stood. The new bridge will have a lifespan of 50-100 years, thus helping to build the resilience of this area of Nene Park. It will be 1.2m wide to allow for mobility scooters and other walking aids.