Category: The Viaduct
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Partial closure of the viaduct: construction begins! (UPDATE 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.
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Online talk now available on YouTube!
Our online talk on Victorian Tunnels of the Friargate line is now available on YouTube!
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Successful 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 Official Opening Ceremony Takes Place
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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Covid 19 halts work on "Iron Giant"
The work programme has been temporarily suspended whilst the Covid 19 lockdown is in place. The work will recommence when it is safe to do so.
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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”
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A Bit about Our Newts
A bit of information about our wonderful resident newts.
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Green Light to Re-open Bennerley Viaduct
Plans to re-open Bennerley Viaduct after 50 years of closure are given the green light by Broxtowe and Erewash Borough Councils.
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Viaduct set to reopen for the first time in 50 years
Plans to restore the viaduct and bring it back into use as a walking and cycling trail moved a giant step forwards with the submission of planning applications to Broxtowe and Erewash Borough Councils. Full details of the planning application can be found on both the Broxtowe and Erewash Planning websites. Erewash Reference Number: ERE/419/0062…