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The Pegwell Brake footbridge over the M5 motorway, near Patchway.

Wednesday 7th November 2012 SH (Editor)

Motorway footbridge to be dismantled this weekend

A footbridge over the M5 near Patchway is to be dismantled this weekend, necessitating the full closure of the motorway for up to 15 hours. The Pegwell Brake footbridge (also known as the Banana or Rainbow footbridge), provides a link between Patchway and the village of Over. It carries a public footpath that runs from the back of houses in

Tuesday 25th September 2012 SH (Editor)

Motorway footbridge to be replaced before Christmas

A footbridge over the M5 motorway near Patchway is to be replaced, necessitating the lengthy diversion of a public footpath. The Pegwell Brake footbridge (also known as the Banana or Rainbow footbridge), provides a link between Patchway and the village of Over. It carries a public footpath that runs from the back of houses in Park Leaze, Patchway, down through