Shepton Mallet bridge forms new section of Somerset Strawberry Line
Cannards Grave Road bridge in Shepton Mallet is one of over 3,100 structures within the Historical Railways Estate which we maintain on behalf of The Department for Transport (DfT).
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03 Apr 2023Working closely with DfT and Mendip Council, we’ve arranged a ‘permissive agreement’ that has enabled the creation of a new active travel route between Collett Park, the Tadley Acres housing estate and East Shepton residents to the Townsend Retail Park and West Shepton.
On Friday 10 March we joined the community, VIPs and other partners to mark the official opening of the path beneath our bridge with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
National Highways’ Head of the Historical Railways Estate programme Hélène Rossiter said:
“We’re proud to have played a part in the creation of this new active travel route.
"This path offers a safe passage for people crossing the bridge while connecting walkers and cyclists to other active travel routes in Shepton Mallet.
“We care about our structures, the history they represent, and connections people have with them. By preserving and enhancing the unique Cannards Grave Road Bridge, we can maintain it for future generations to enjoy.”
(Shepton Mallet active travel opening ceremony Friday 10 March 2023 - image courtesy of Mendip District Council)
