Fri 17 Apr 1931
To Stroud Urban District Council
Stroud
Re: Bridge at Downfield. Messrs Strachan & Co say that they can use Lodgemore Bridge for their heavy traffic and they therefore don't wish to contribute to the cost of a stronger bridge. The extra estimated cost for an iron structure to take a load of eight tons is £150:- and for 12 tons, £166:-. The Gas Co would prefer an iron fabric bridge to sustain the heavier load of 12 tons. My Committee suggest that you might communicate with them and perhaps come to some arrangement as to sharing the extra cost so that the work can be put in hand as we are anxious to replace the present bridge as early as possible.
