Boxted Bridge – Public consultation open

A public consultation has been launched to allow pedestrians and cyclists to use Boxted Bridge.

This follows the results of last years load testing, which found that there is a central section of the bridge safe for use by pedestrians and cyclists only. The bridge’s structural condition has made it unsafe for vehicles to cross.

Given this, we have decided to open a central section of the bridge temporarily to pedestrians and cyclists by the end of the month, noting that some traffic management will therefore still be in place to prevent vehicles crossing the bridge.

Please be aware that the public consultation for the proposed Traffic Regulation Order  Ref: TRAF8771 – Proposed Prohibition of Motorised Vehicles (and Restriction of Other Traffic) on Wick Road (No. 059 Boxted Bridge) runs from 22 January 2026 and will be closing on 12 February 2026.

Full details on how to take part are available on our Traffic Regulation Orders page.