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Clifton Suspension Bridge refurbishment is completed

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The image shows workers in high visibility clothing standing on scaffolding on the top of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. In the distance, there are cars crossing the bridge below. In the background, you can see Avon Gorge, covered in trees, with a bright but mostly cloudy sky.

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Clifton Suspension Bridge completes multi-million pound refurbishment

Overview

A two-year refurbishment of Bristol's historic Clifton Suspension Bridge has been completed, featuring the meticulous hand-painting of over 4,000 iron chain links and the installation of an energy-efficient lighting system. Funded entirely through bridge tolls, the project is the most significant conservation investment since the bridge opened in 1864 and aims to protect the structure from corrosion for the next 25 years.

Key points

  • The multi-million pound refurbishment of the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol has finished after beginning in April 2024.
  • The project was funded exclusively through bridge tolls without local or central government money.
  • Specialist engineers hand-painted more than 4,000 original iron chain links, using toothbrushes to clean and protect them from corrosion for the next 25 years.
  • A new, energy-efficient lighting system was installed to reduce light pollution and allow the bridge to be illuminated for special events.
  • The bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the 19th century and opened in 1864.
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