Temple Footbridge

Temple footbridge, which crosses the River Thames upstream of Temple lock near Marlow, was created in 1989 using community funding. It is constructed from tropical hardwood and had an approximate design life of 30 years.

Keeping the public safe is one of our highest priorities and we (Environment Agency) closed Temple Footbridge on 15 May 2023 due to numerous structural and safety concerns. We know the bridge is important to both local people and visitors using the Thames Path, and we are treating this matter as a priority.

Recent update

We have received the outline designs of potential bridge replacement options and are now in the process of working with our construction partners to assess the likely costs of each option. These will be shared at a public engagement event which we aim to host in June 2026. Further details will be shared here once they are available.

We are also in contact with private landowners with a view to improving the current footpath diversion. Any alternative footpath diversion routes will be updated here as well as at Temple bridge closed- Thames Path on diversion May 2023 onwards - National Trails

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