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Statement on the future of Darley Abbey Bridge -12 February 2026
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability, has provided an official update on the future of Darley Abbey bridge.
Read the full statement on our Newsroom.
Permanent river crossing at Darley Abbey moves a step closer
Derby City Council has now published a new Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) for a new permanent river crossing at Darley Abbey Mills.
This pivotal document lays the groundwork for restoring crucial access to the Mills complex and is a major milestone in the project.
The SOBC has identified a viable solution with that would see a new structure built offering full-time access for active travel and emergency access for motor vehicles.
Erosion of the river bank next to Walter’s Walkway - 16 December 2025
Due to erosion of the river bank, access was closed to Darley Abbey Mills footbridge, known as Walter’s Walkway, on Friday 12 December 2025.
For current updates, read the Closure of Darley Abbey footbridge news article.
Regional funding boost for transport and highways
Transport and highways in Derby stand to benefit from £15.6 million of funding from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).
New proposals to maintain access to Darley Abbey Mills - 7 September 2023
Derby City Council is looking at proposals to keep bridge access to Darley Abbey Mills open. Cabinet will consider purchasing the temporary Walter’s Walkway, when it meets next week.
Works to begin on temporary footbridge for Darley Abbey Mills
On Monday 5 September 2022, work will get underway to put a temporary footbridge in place above the existing Darley Abbey Mills Bridge.
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New images reveal temporary Darley Mills bridge - 27 July 2022
New images and timescales have been released for the installation of a temporary bridge at Darley Mills.
Temporary footbridge proposed for Darley Abbey Mills – 13 July 2022
A temporary replacement footbridge at Darley Abbey Mills could give access to pedestrians and cyclists and be delivered quickly, if approved by Cabinet.
Latest on closure of Darley Abbey toll bridge – 26 May 2022
An update on the ongoing efforts to resolve the closure of Darley Abbey Toll Bridge, which is in a dangerous state.
Emergency closure of Darley Abbey toll bridge – 12 May 2022
Darley Abbey Toll Bridge will be closed from 6.30am on Friday 13 May