Projects · Water
River Parrett at Bridgwater, Somerset·Under wayWater
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier
- StageUnder construction (enabling work began 2023); temporary bypass channel open, in-channel works begun; superstructure design efficiency review ongoing (March 2026)
- Value~£249m (2024 baseline business case)
- Next milestoneCentral cofferdam and barrier tower construction; about 5 to 6 more years on site
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Central cofferdam and barrier tower construction; about 5 to 6 more years on site2 November 2026 · previously: Cofferdam and embankment works; barrier operational within ~5-6 years
- Stage: Under construction (enabling work began 2023); temporary bypass channel open, in-channel works begun; superstructure design efficiency review ongoing (March 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Under construction (never paused); redesigned ~10m-lower superstructure adopted Jan 2026 for efficiency; ~5-6 years of works remaining
- Value: ~£249m (2024 baseline business case)2 November 2026 · previously: ~£249m
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