It had seemed likely — at least to casual observers — that St Helen’s Wharf would reopen to traffic by now. The holes around the church were filled in a couple of days ago, fresh tarmac was laid, and even the protective barriers around the new surface were removed, suggesting that the work there was complete.
Meanwhile, although the River Thames remains fairly high, it is not at a level that would require St Helen’s Wharf to close.
However, at the far end of St Helen’s Wharf, by the Iron Bridge, the picture is different. Holes are still open on both sides of the bridge with work crews. According to one.network, these works could continue until 6 March. That said, the new yellow gas mains pipes have already been installed on one side and the work could be finished sooner.
Something that has reopened on St Helen’s Wharf is the Old Anchor Inn. After being closed throughout January, with work being carried out, it opened its doors again last Friday and has relaunched with a lively programme of events, including bingo, quiz nights, live music, and food.
That tarmac refill looks like a shadow of Father Brown !! 😏
Sandeman Port more like
They’ve not sealed the edges have they? Rhetorical question! It’ll start coming loose at the edges soon.
Google Maps suggests that the road near the iron bridge will be closed “until 1st January”. I am sure this is not true, nevertheless this is such a nightmare for those of us living in South Abingdon. Traffic is bad enough when this road is open – now it’s abominable. I am so fed up that I honestly consider moving. The oldest (arguably) continually inhabited town in England has the A 415 running right through it. How crazy is that?