A LANE will be closed on Worcester bridge on Monday as historic lanterns are reinstalled.

Seven light columns and their lanterns, removed from Worcester Bridge for refurbishment are being refitted.

The work started on Friday when Worcestershire County Council began reinstalling the columns and their lanterns which were removed from the eastern (Cathedral) side of the bridge earlier this year.

It will continue today and, once they are back in place, Western Power will reconnect them later in the week.

To allow the works to take place, a lane will be closed on the bridge, towards St John’s on each day of the works, potentially to include Tuesday, July 12 between 9.30am and 3pm.

Following these works, the final eight columns and the remaining lanterns on the western (Pitchcroft) side of the bridge will be removed for refurbishment. 

Councillor Mike Rouse, cabinet member for highways and transport at Worcestershire County Council said: “It’s great that were now in a position to put these lights back on the bridge, where they belong.

“I am looking forward to seeing all 16 columns and 32 lanterns fully restored to their former glory.

"They are an asset to Worcester’s heritage and contribute hugely to the style and age of the area.

"I would like to thank everybody who has been involved in this challenging restoration.”

The lanterns, dating back to the 1930s, have deteriorated following decades of exposure to river flooding conditions, as well as suffering corrosion and general wear and tear. 

It is expected that they will all be reinstated by late Autumn 2022.