Today (June 20), Banana Bridge has reopened after £1. Looking even more yellow, its structure, masonry, and decking have been repaired, the bridge strengthened and repainted, a new handrail installed, and its surface paving stones re-laid. Bristol City Council's £11. 9M project to reinforce high-risk river walls along the New Cut of the River Avon is advancing with long-term repairs. The Lord Mayor of Bristol was accompanied by the new mayor of the West of England and pupils from Oasis Academy Temple. The Grade II-listed bridge that connects both sides of the New Cut, and Totterdown to Redcliffe, has been shut since May last year. The funny thing about the Banana Bridge is that its name doesn't really make any sense anymore (no, not that name, its official name).
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