Victorian bridge marked for demolition…

Campaigners have failed in their bid to save Leicester’s derelict Bowstring Bridge.

Dismantling of the derelict Bowstring Bridge in the West End of Leicester was due to start on 21 September but was put back because of engineering works. Campaigners fought to save the bridge and applied for it to have listed status but English Heritage said the structure did not meet the criteria.

Work to dismantle the bridge will start on 5 October, the city council said.

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