Marlow Bridge - Latest update
Marlow Bridge is an iconic Grade 1 listed structure, built in 1832, spanning the River Thames between Marlow and Bisham. Over time it has suffered from wear and tear, with the last major works completed between 1965 and 1966.
During Summer 2025, Buckinghamshire Council started an extensive programme of structural restoration to Marlow Bridge. These works are important to preserve the structural integrity of the bridge for the future and to ensure it continues to be safe for all users. For more information on the programme, please visit the link below.
Major maintenance works: Marlow Bridge | Buckinghamshire Council
Progress Update
Ground investigations have now been completed on both sides of the bridge. These investigations will help finalise temporary works designs related to the bearing replacement.
We are also currently undertaking monitoring of the bridge. This will help set a ‘movement baseline’ for the bridge, ahead of it being lifted off the existing bearings.
Further temporary maintenance of the timber walkways has taken place this week as part of our increased maintenance reviews.
We continue to work closely with the Environment Agency (EA), to secure the next set of Permits for the work.
Underside monitoring equipment on Marlow Bridge
Undertaking ground investigations on Marlow Bridge
A photo of the Marlow Bridge pedestrian walkway
Two week look-ahead
- We look forward to receiving the approval permit from the EA to allow underside painting to start on the north side of the bridge and submitting the next round of permits for further works.
- Continue with the temporary design works and completing the baseline monitoring exercises.
- A drone survey will be conducted to gather further information on the bridge’s current condition, at the top of the towers and on the underside of the deck above the River Thames.
- We will continue to work closely with all stakeholders, including Utility providers as part of progressing the temporary and permanent design works to allow structural works to progress.
Parking
The works do require parking bays to be suspended in and around the site. Parking bays along the High Street (opposite the George & Dragon public house) and Causeway have been suspended to facilitate the works. No vehicles are allowed to park in the area including disabled/blue badge users without dispensation from Parking Services. To help facilitate the construction works and manage access, we will continue to implement additional traffic management restrictions and enforcement to deter parking.
Contact Parking Team
Tel: 0300 131 6000
Email: [email protected]
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For general queries and information regarding Marlow Bridge maintenance works, please get in touch via email: [email protected]
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