Bennerley Viaduct in the news.
A major feature on Bennerley Viaduct was published in the Nottingham Evening Post on 29th March 2017.
A major feature on Bennerley Viaduct was published in the Nottingham Evening Post on 29th March 2017.
A planning application to restore and reopen Bennerley Viaduct has been submitted to Broxtowe and Erewash Borough Councils. The plans include carrying out critical repairs to the structure and creating access on and underneath the viaduct. The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct extend thanks and appreciation to the owners, Railway Paths Ltd and to the local…
With a weekly footfall of more than 30,000 local shoppers, both Sustrans and the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct were delighted when Tesco offered to host our exhibition in June and July. The scale model of the viaduct really caught the attention of shoppers as it was installed near the checkouts, bringing back memories to many shoppers who…
Bennerley Viaduct joins communities, straddling the River Erewash and connecting Awsworth with Ilkeston, Derbyshire with Nottinghamshire, the boroughs of Erewash and Broxtowe and the archdioceses of York and Canterbury. The viaduct also links the Parliamentary constituencies of Erewash and Broxtowe, the seats held by MPs Maggie Throup and Anna Soubry respectively. Over the last fortnight,…
A team of engineers with drones, lasers and other hi-tech equipment has been present at Bennerley Viaduct this week to carry out a detailed inspection of the structure. The inspection is a key milestone in the project and is the culmination of a coordinated effort by many people from a range of organisations. This inspection will…
Team Sky cycling chief, Sir Dave Brailsford, has given his full backing to the Bennerley Viaduct Exhibition which is currently on display at the Erewash Museum. The exhibition celebrates the fascinating history of the viaduct along details of its future use as a cycling and walking trail.
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