Greyfriars Footbridge to close on 23 October for maintenance

 Greyfriars Footbridge in Shrewsbury will be closed from 9.30am to 4pm on Friday 23 October [2026] for essential maintenance work.
The bridge provides a pedestrian link between the town centre and Longden Coleham.
The work will involve surface repairs on the approaches to the bridge – at both ends – to help maintain pedestrian safety.During the work the bridge will be fully closed to pedestrians and cyclists, and there will be restricted access to the immediate work area for mem