Reading footbridge closes for eight days for safety work
The work at Kenavon Drive has been funded through a portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy, which is paid by developers, the authority added.Councillor Karen Rowland, in charge of environmental services, said: "We're fortunate to have the River Kennet running through Reading."We're making loads of improvements to ensure our residents can get around the town easily and sustainably by foot or by bike."Work also started recently to refurbish the Orbit Footbridge, which is scheduled to reopen in late October.
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