Shipley Bridge Car Park closure and disruption on road from Aish to Shipley Bridge between 9 and 13 September 2019: West Country Rivers Authority, in partnership with South West Water, and the Environment Agency will be undertaking gravel augmentation on the River Avon at eight locations between Avon Dam and Badworthy to improve the spawning habitat for salmon and trout. DNPA have agreed that the Shipley Bridge Car Park will be used as a base for operations, with heavy machinery and lorries in use. Please be aware of this if you are planning on coming to the area during this time as caution is advised. If you have any queries about the work please contact project officer Matthew Healey on 01579 372140.
