The former 'fixed' swing bridge has been replaced by a new design of lift bridge for the Cotswold Canals. The new bridge opened to traffic on 15/01/2016.
The bridge is electro-hydraulically operated from a console on the towpath side of the bridge (see picture).
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Lodgemore Bridge, Stroud - the first of a new design of lift bridge
Lodgemore Bridge, Stroud
Lodgemore Bridge operating console
Lodgemore Bridge, Stroud
Lodgemore Bridge landing stage looking towards Dudbridge
View from Lodgemore Bridge looking towards Stroud town centre
Before Restoration
Lodgemore Bridge before restoration ('built-in' swing bridge)
Lodgemore Bridge before restoration ('built-in' swing bridge)
