Partial closure of the viaduct: construction begins! (UPDATED September 2025)
Construction is starting! This update has some information for our visitors and community about the temporary closure and alternative access routes around the site.
About the Project
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Planning application gains consent
Planning application success!
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Bennerley Viaduct exhibition at Erewash Museum
In March, the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct were delighted to install our pop up exhibition at Erewash Museum, in Ilkeston, and host a series of related events.
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Bennerley Viaduct officially opened to the public
Lord-Lieutenants of both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire cut the ribbon to mark the restoration and opening year of “the Iron Giant”, at event attended by hundreds of local people.
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Work begins on western ramp
The commencement of the work is another historic milestone on our journey to reopen the structure
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Bennerley Viaduct selected for inclusion in 2020 World Monuments Watch list
“Inclusion in the World Monuments Watch List is recognition of the cultural significance of the viaduct and of its potential to improve people’s lives”
