Bristol s Clifton Suspension Bridge is one of the region s best-known landmarks.
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A three-day off-peak closure of Clifton Suspension Bridge will take place between Monday and Wednesday.
The closure will see engineering inspections of the underside of the bridge and its iron chains plus completion of other annual maintenance tasks.
To enable these essential works to be carried out, the bridge will be closed to traffic and cyclists for three days, from 9.30am to 3.30pm each day. A diversion route will be signed using Bridge Valley Road, Brunel Way and A369 Rownham Hill.
Bridge master, Trish Johnson, said “We are taking advantage of the current lower levels of traffic to carry out our annual inspection.
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Forest floors have become carpeted with cobalt and indigo hues as bluebell season arrives.
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