Bridge over the River Welland

Four Mile Bar footbridge on the River Welland, between Crowland and Spalding, has recently been improved.

The former bridge limited access to larger boats on the river, with an airdraft of only 1.6m. The bridge now has a minimum 3m airdraft and also includes new access ramps, improving access for those less able.

The project was originally put forward by Fens Waterways Link project, but funding was limited and the Lincolnshire Waterways Partnership, of which the Environment Agency, Lincolnshire County Council and British Waterways are partners, then delivered this project.

A celebration to mark the official opening of the bridge will take place on the afternoon of April 18 2007, along with a canoe taster session at the facilities at Crowland.

For further information on this event and/or to book a place, please contact Dilys on 01522 550615 or e-mail dilys.britt@lincolnshire.gov.uk