Dr Newtons Way bridge was built in the 1980s and forms part of the Stroud bypass. The road uses a section of the original the canal bed and in 2012 a diversionary route was created as part of the Phase 1a restoration programme, which reinstated the lost section of canal.
Walkers
The towpath crosses to the opposite bank of the canal here using the road bridge. See the map below for further guidance.
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Dr Newtons Way Bridge - looking towards Stroud town centre
Towpath crosses canal at Dr Newtons Way bridge, Capel's Mill
Dr Newtons Way Bridge showing the towpath route up to the bridge deck
Dr Newtons Way Bridge - looking towards Stroud town centre
Cross the bridge to follow towpath. Stroud bypass uses the old canal line here
Before New Canal Section Completed
New canal cut being constructed in 2012 near Dr Newtons Way Bridge
Dr Newtons Way Bridge as work was about to start on new canal section in 2012
Before Stroud Bypass Built
Looking along former line of canal of what is now Dr Newtons Way (1986)
The towpath crossed to the opposite bank using the second bridge (1986)