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Banana Bridge Renovation

Banana Bridge (Langton Street Bridge) in Bristol has been fully restored and reopened, securing its long-term structural and functional future.Overview of the Renovation

Banana Bridge, officially known as Langton Street Bridge, is a Grade II-listed footbridge crossing the New Cut of the River Avon. The bridge, built in 1883, was initially a temporary crossing during the construction of Bedminster Bridge and later relocated to its current position. Its distinctive curved shape and yellow paint earned it the nickname "Banana Bridge" . The restoration project, which began in May 2024, involved comprehensive structural and aesthetic work. This included repairing the bridge's masonry, decking, and wrought iron structure, strengthening the bridge, installing a new handrail, and re-laying the surface paving stones. The refurbishment was part of a wider multi-million-pound programme to restore eight bridges along the New Cut, funded by the Department for Transport's City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement .

Timeline and Reopening

The bridge had been closed since May 2024 for repairs. Remarkably, the restoration was completed five months ahead of schedule, and the bridge officially reopened on 20 June 2025, restoring a vital pedestrian link across the river . The reopening ceremony included the Lord Mayor of Bristol, the Mayor of the West of England, and local school pupils .

River Wall Stabilization

Alongside the bridge refurbishment, river wall stabilization works were carried out on both sides of the bridge at York Road. Emergency temporary repairs began in July 2024, using stacked toe weights and rebar stakes to reduce tidal pressure. Permanent works included installing a sheet-piled retaining wall, building a concrete piled wall behind the existing river wall, and planting vegetation to stabilize the slope . While the bridge itself is now open, York Road remains partially closed to motorized traffic until the river wall works are fully completed later in the summer .

Significance

The renovation not only preserves a historical and iconic structure but also ensures the bridge continues to serve as a functional pedestrian link between Totterdown and Redcliffe. It is part of a broader effort to revitalize Bristol's harbourside infrastructure, safeguarding the city's heritage and improving connectivity for residents .

Funding and Future Plans

The £1.4 million restoration of Banana Bridge was funded through regional transport settlement funds. The project is part of a five-year programme to restore multiple New Cut bridges, with ongoing works on other bridges such as Vauxhall Bridge and Bathurst Swing Bridge expected to continue into 2027 . The successful early completion of Banana Bridge demonstrates the council's commitment to preserving historic infrastructure while enhancing public access and safety.

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Why do Bristol''s bridges take so long to repair?

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A film made by our contractors, Griffiths, showing before and after drone shots of Banana

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Better known as the Banana Bridge, because of its distinctive yellow colour and curved

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Banana Bridge re-opens early

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Bristol''s ''Banana Bridge'' to close for 18 months for repairs

Langton Street Bridge, also known as The Banana Bridge, is set to close on Monday, May 13 for a full refurbishment

Banana Bridge

Banana Bridge, officially Langton Street Bridge, is a wrought iron arched bowstring footbridge that crosses

Banana Bridge restoration

A film made by our contractors, Griffiths, showing before and after drone shots of Banana

Bristol ''banana bridge'' to reopen after £1.4m of repairs

Its renovation was paid for from a £16m fund secured from the previous government for a

The Banana Bridge reopens five months early

Better known as the Banana Bridge, because of its distinctive yellow colour and curved

Going bananas for the reopening of Langton Street Bridge

Better known as the Banana Bridge, because of its distinctive yellow colour and curved shape, the bridge has

Banana Bridge restoration work to cost up to £2m

The restoration of the Banana Bridge is likely to cost up to £2m which is being funded by

New-look Banana Bridge reopens five months ahead of

The much-loved bridge named for its arched structure and yellow colour, reopened five

Banana Bridge reopening

We reopened Banana Bridge (officially called Langton Street Bridge) on 20 June 2025, following a £1.4 million restoration from 2024

Banana Bridge re-opens early

When the Grade II-listed Langton Street Bridge (affectionately known as the

Bristol''s ''Banana Bridge'' to close for 18 months for repairs

Langton Street Bridge, also known as The Banana Bridge, is set to close on Monday, May 13 for a full refurbishment

Banana Bridge

Banana Bridge, officially Langton Street Bridge, is a wrought iron arched bowstring footbridge that crosses

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