Castleton Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 The bridge is unfortunately closed because a tree fell on it 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPR Dave Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 FFS 1 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 3 minutes ago, Castleton said: The bridge is unfortunately closed because a tree fell on it How on earth could a tree fall on it?! Was it diseased? Surely someone checks the health of the trees in the wood? 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 You couldn't make it up, even if you tried. Sad to hear its closed. How bad is the damage? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Our neighbour sent a pic of the fallen tree across the end of the bridge. its a HUGE tree-made me feel sad to see such a giant fallen. Odd though theres been no storms or anything Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyme5 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 It has been very dry maybe that affects trees and their roots / the recent works repairing the bridge could contribute. 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Was that one of the trees the council had always wanted to knock down, to make the work easier, if I remember correctly, but which was resisted by local people? 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyme5 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Ohh I am not sure. Maybe you have seen the wood through the trees. , 🌴 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 This is why we can't have nice things. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 14 minutes ago, Vik said: This is why we can't have nice things. Why, in case a tree falls on them?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
first mate Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 (edited) 6 hours ago, Penguin68 said: Was that one of the trees the council had always wanted to knock down, to make the work easier, if I remember correctly, but which was resisted by local people? Wasn't it two ancient oak trees that the contractors were insisting had to be removed to work on the bridge? This was to make movement of heavy vehicles easier. Locals resisted. Edited May 9 by first mate 1 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Not an oak but the look of it 4 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherty Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 This is such a shame for the bridge. I wonder if anyone saw it fall, and when it was (at night?) Is the walking path through the woods still accessible? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewWave Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 42 minutes ago, Katherty said: This is such a shame for the bridge. I wonder if anyone saw it fall, and when it was (at night?) Is the walking path through the woods still accessible? Personally I feel its a shame for the tree. The bridge looks pretty badly damaged-I just hope it does'nt mean the entrance from Dulwich Common/Lordship Lane will be closed for ages while they fix it. 1 2 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) It was lucky nobody was on the bridge beneath the tree when it fell. It's hard to see, but it doesn't look like a whole tree, but a branch? Or else it's a relatively thin trunk? What seems to be the point where the branch (?) joined the tree - or else the point where the whole tree broke off - (on the bottom left of the picture) looks like quite a clean break. It couldn't have been deliberate, could it? Or has someone trimmed it after it fell? It's hard to see how this could have happened accidentally. It has been a bit windy, but surely not enough to cause this. Shouldn't there have been a risk assessment when the bridge was built, to include assessing the risk of nearby trees falling? Edited May 10 by Sue 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) > Or else it's a relatively thin trunk? Or a rather thick old trunk, covered in leaf growth? Look at the damage caused to the end and right hand railings. NewWave, any chance of loading your neighbour's photo here? Or anyone else with some good focused photos, from various viewpoints if possible? Edited May 10 by ianr Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian up the hill Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Ash tree branch. Before speculating as to cause and whether it was deliberate or not, it’s worth remembering that there is ash dieback around. Also tree branches fall off without warning, especially if there’s internal rot or disease which is not outwardly apparent. And yes, there are regular checks done on the health of the trees in the Wood. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebs Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Saw the bridge today. Tree was cleared and could not see any discernable damage.... 1 4 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Good news , thanks pebs And thanks to whoever was responsible for speedy clearance. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Yes that’s true but bridge was still closed. (Yesterday) 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaHibiscus Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 The Ash tree that fell was rotted at the base: it had no sign of 'dieback'. The bridge is still closed. We walked past it only a few hours ago. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimum Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Does anyone know if the bridge is open yet? Thanks Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 On 09/05/2025 at 13:05, Sue said: Why, in case a tree falls on them?! Yep. Always happens. 1 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/361282-coxs-walk-new-bridge-damaged/#findComment-1706966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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