Replacement of Otley footbridge
Otley Bridge, an ancient and vital crossing in the heart of Otley town, is undergoing significant improvements.
To ensure public safety and modernise the infrastructure, the council are demolishing the old footway and building a new one. Please check out the video to show how this will be done.
Please note: These videos are for illustrative purposes only. While they give a good overview of the planned works, some details may differ during construction.
Video 1 – Preparing the site: Groundwork and setting up the temporary working area, including last year's piling work.
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Video 2 – Installing the temporary footbridge to maintain pedestrian access.
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Video 3 – Removing the existing footbridge and installing the new, permanent structure
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We’ll continue to update this page with key project developments. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve Otley’s historic bridge while keeping the town moving.
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Technical drawings
Latest detailed drawings and designs
Important footbridge update – 15 January 2025
Temporary traffic lights allow council to do further safety inspections and monitor impact
Important footbridge update – 19 December
An open letter from Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Deputy Leader of Leeds City Council and Executive Member for Economy, Transport and Sustainable Development, to the Otley community regarding the footbri
Environmental considerations
Read details of the extensive environmental research and planning that went into this project, and view external environmental reports.
Meet our team
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Scheme background
Read about the background to this scheme and why the work needs to be done
Scheme overview
Find plans for current work in progress (example image of a temporary footbridge)
Frequently asked questions
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