Keep Hereford's Old Bridge closed


With the Old Bridge in Hereford still closed, it is time to make it permanent.

Since its closure, cycling and walking on the Old Bridge has increased. It has made the area quieter and safer and, in time, will help breathe new life into the Bridge Street–St Martins Street thoroughfare.

If towns and cities are to meet the government's target of 50% of all urban journeys made on foot or bike by 2030 then we will need more pedestrianised streets.

Keep the bridge closed.

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