This petition was submitted during the 2020-2024 Conservative government
Rejected petition Temple bridge - Save Thames path. Bridge has been closed.
Save the Thames Path – Temple Bridge
concern about the recent closure of Temple Bridge, a vital link on the Thames path between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. As the bridge is in need of repair and has been closed due to safety concerns,
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it will be important to ensure that solutions are found as soon as possible to repair or replace it. Currently, walkers of the Thames Path have to follow a long diversion away from the river and along a high-risk route that involves walking on roads without the protection of pavements. Help us to explore ideas to find a speedy solution for all walkers of the Thames Path and help the EA appreciate our concern about the loss of this amenity
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