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Burston footbridge finally reopens after almost three years
Andrew Mynors, Hayley Coles and SCC's structures and rights of way team who worked on Burston Bridge
Author: Jon Cook
26th August 2026
Aston To Burston Trail Bridge
New Burston footbridge near Stone on track to reopen this month
New footbridge on Sandon and Burston Footpath 36 near Stone is now in place, with the popular route expected to…
Author: Jon Cook
10th August 2026Burston footbridge remains on track for August completion
Work on the new Burston footbridge remains on track for completion in August, as crews prepare an access road for…
Author: Jon Cook
27th July 2026Work to install new Burston footbridge to begin next week
Work to install the new Burston footbridge on Sandon and Burston Public Footpath 36 is due to begin on Monday…
Author: Jon Cook9th July 2026Burston footbridge installation could begin in July after works plan changed
Work to install the new Burston footbridge could begin in July after Staffordshire County Council amended its construction plans.
Author: Jon Cook29th June 2026Burston bridge update as June works move closer
Work on the long-awaited Burston footbridge is still being planned for June, with Staffordshire County Council saying ground conditions at…
Author: Jon Cook7th May 2026Burston bridge work now being planned from June
A fresh update has been issued on the long running Burston bridge closure, with Staffordshire County Council now saying work…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026End of year deadline missed for Burston footbridge installation
The temporary footbridge planned for Burston will not be installed before Christmas, despite approval now being granted. Persistent wet weather…
Author: Jon Cook
11th December 2025Walkers to get temporary Burston bridge this year with new one planned for 2026
A damaged footbridge is set to be replaced with a brand-new structure - but it won't be until 2026. The…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2025Progress at last for Aston to Burston bridge as May works confirmed
Staffordshire County Council confirms May start for work on the damaged Aston to Burston footbridge, with hopes to have it…
Author: Jon Cook15th April 2025Community meet-up calls for action on Aston to Burston bridge repairs
Campaigners calling for the reinstatement of the Aston to Burston Trail footbridge have welcomed news that Staffordshire County Council has…
Author: Jon Cook28th March 2025Local Community Facebook Group Lobbies Staffordshire County Council For Footbridge Repairs to Re-open Popular Local Public Footpath
Locals frustrated as popular Aston to Burston trail remains closed after bridge collapse. Eight months on, Staffordshire County Council offers…
Author: Jon Cook28th June 2024
