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🚨DARLEY ABBEY MILLS BRIDGE, JUNE 12 UPDATE🚨
Our contractor will begin preliminary groundworks on Monday 15 June to prepare for sheet piling works and the crane needed to remove Walters Walkway.
🚨RIVER DERWENT INCIDENT🚨
We’re saddened to hear of a water rescue incident at Darley Abbey this afternoon (Friday 10 July). A teenage boy was safely removed from the water, and a search has been launched. Our thoughts are with all those affected.
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ALT Aerial view of a UK town centre with a river, a weir, a busy road bridge, and surrounding urban buildings.
While these works are essential, they will increase the risk to the already compromised bridge structure. All necessary precautions are being taken
🚨DARLEY ABBEY MILLS BRIDGE, JUNE 10 UPDATE🚨
Our contractor remains on site and is working with utility companies to isolate services as part of ongoing works. This essential activity will not cause any disruption to customers.
The site remains dangerous, and we are taking every necessary step to ensure work is carried out to the highest safety standards. Please do not attempt to cross the bridge, bypass safety fencing, enter the site, or enter the water near the bridge or weir.
Please stay up to date with our full statement here: derby.gov.uk/news/2026/june/…
🚨DARLEY ABBEY MILLS BRIDGE🚨
Over recent weeks, the bridge structure has deteriorated significantly. Despite the danger, people are still forcing access to the fenced-off site.
In its current state, the bridge poses a severe risk to life and threatens vital local infrastructure.
Our sole focus is keeping you safe. Please:
🛑 DO NOT force access to the bridge under any circumstances.
🚷 STAY CLEAR of the fenced-off site.
🚫 DO NOT enter the water near the bridge or the weir.
We are using emergency powers to protect our community. Please don't take unnecessary risks.
We will update this post with further updates. Read the full story on our Newsroom.👉derby.gov.uk/news/2026/june/…
🚨City Centre Incident🚨
29/03 9:15am
Statement from Cllr Nadine Peatfield:
"I am horrified by the incident in our city centre on Saturday evening, where several pedestrians were injured after being struck by a vehicle... (1/2)
03/04 - 9am
Police and council colleague are working together to provide reassurance patrols across the city.
Read the full update on our Newsroom
derby.gov.uk/news/2026/april…