Britannia Mills Bridge

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Last updated: 02/07/2026

Britannia Mills Bridge - COMPLETED

Walking & Cycling Network

Small Scale Project (£1m - £4m)

A new multi-purpose pedestrian and cycle bridge over the canal at the former Britannia Mills near Canal Street. This provides an alternate route along the canal for residents North of Derby Road.

Construction is now complete and the bridge is open to the public. The bridge can be accessed by ramp on both sides of the canal.

Videos...

New bridge section being craned into place - Apr 2026, YouTube
The cerimonial opening of the bridge - Jun 2026, Facebook

The Completed Bridge

The First Ceremonial Crossing of the Bridge

Britannia Mills Bridge Work in Progress (May 2026)

Britannia Mills Bridge Work in Progress (Apr 2026)

Britannia Mills Bridge - Site Location

Britannia Mills Bridge Latest News

New bridge’s opening is scorcher for Mayor

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New Bridge is Big Deal

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Bridge No2 gets council go-ahead

Bridge No2 gets council go-ahead Walking and Cycling Project. Last updated: 20/09/2024. A SECOND new bridge over the Erewash Canal has been given the formal go-ahead after the borough council...