Kendal's Nether Bridge reopens to all vehicles after wall rebuilt

Repair work finished two days ahead of schedule

Nether Bridge in Kendal
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 15th Oct 2026

Nether Bridge in Kendal reopened to all vehicles last night after a section of its parapet wall was rebuilt.

Westmorland and Furness Council said the work was finished two days ahead of schedule.

The bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

The council said work started on Monday.

It was closed 24 hours a day while a 10-metre section of the southern parapet wall was reconstructed.

The council said the wall was demolished in June.

The council thanked the contractor in a social media post.

It said: 'Many thanks to contractor Metcalfe Plant Hire for their expert work and for completing the project two days ahead of schedule.'

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