Bristol bids goodbye to Victorian viaduct

The structure was around 160 years old. Credit: ITV News

A piece of Victorian history has disappeared from a part of Bristol following the demolition of a viaduct that once carried trains across the city.

Work has continued non-stop over the weekend to enable the Stapleton Road beneath to reopen early on Monday 31 July.

For local businessman Jadtar Singh Kandola it's been part of his daily view for nearly 50 years.

But no more:

Built around 1850, the iron structure outside Stapleton Road station in the Easton district of Bristol is being replaced for railway improvements.

It will allow Network Rail to double the number of railway lines to four, carrying goods passengers between Bristol Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood.

The work will increase capacity on the train route. Credit: ITV News
Network Rail said the bridge had reached the end of it's design life. Credit: ITV News

It's work which most people seem to believe will be of a long-term benefit.

If all goes to plan the busy Stapleton Road which goes underneath the viaduct will re open by 6 o'clock on Monday morning.