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Date 03/05/2013 01:19:11
Name ali
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if taxi crossing the bridge is pay or not if pay how much to pay each side
 
Date 03/05/2013 08:52:46
Name Geoff Weir - Company Secretary
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Ali, taxis pay the same as any other car, which is a cash Toll of 40p each way. But if you buy a Bridge Card (see the Tolls section of our website) you only pay 20p each way.
 


Date 27/02/2013 13:31:46
Name Karen Dalman
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Could temporary traffic lights not be used to allow one directional motor car travel across the temporary bridge? This would reduce the problem of access and diversions to get across the bridge to Whitchurch Hill and Hardwick Road areas. Minimal tolls could still be charged for this.
 
Date 01/03/2013 12:40:02
Name Geoff Weir - Company Secretary
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The temporary bridge is a footbridge only, with a width of only 1.5 m (5 ft). To make this temporary bridge wide enough and strong enough for vehicles, and to connect it to the approach roads, would be practically very difficult and add enormously to the cost. So the temporary bridge has to be for pedestrians only.
 


Date 26/02/2013 17:32:59
Name Tony Searle
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How do I find out why the compund was positioned where it is and how it is aligned with the bridge and river?
 
Date 01/03/2013 12:40:02
Name Geoff Weir - Company Secretary
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Tony - Thank you for your interest in the reconstruction of our Bridge. I've just put the Construction Management Plan document in the Drawings and Reports section of the Bridge Reconstruction page. This explains why we planned for the compound to be where it is, and how we expect it be used.
 


Date 16/02/2012 18:44:13
Name John Dutson
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How many cars cross per week? Also how many vehicles over 3.5 TONNES MGW per week?
 
Date 01/03/2013 12:40:02
Name Geoff Weir - Company Secretary
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John, between about 30,000 and 38,000 vehicles cross per week (24/7), of which less than 1% are over 3.5 tonnes mgw.
 


Date 13/10/2011 11:58:53
Name molly herman
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Very pleased to read the new bridge wiil look the same as the exeisting one.D0n,t let a European directive interfere! I grew up in Pangbourne (1930-1964)and have many happy memories of swimming in the river and having picnics in the meadowa.
 


Date 17/07/2011 19:59:59
Name Mitch
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This is where I was proposed to on 10th July, 2011, beside the bridge, looking out over the river to the beautiful weeping willow. So romantic...the answer was YES!
 


Date 15/11/2010 14:19:11
Name George E. Horsley
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Why are you starting to re-build in October? This is the start of winter with shorter day light hours so the working day will be heavily curtailed plus the inclemate weather that winter brings. Surely a spring start would be much more appropriate and beneficial.
 
Date 01/03/2013 12:41:48
Name Geoff Weir - Company Secretary
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George - I wish we could start the reconstuction in Spring for the reasons you mention. But the Environment Agency won't let us - they do not want the recreational use of the river around the Bridge to be curtailed during the pleasure boat season.
 


Date 04/09/2010 05:17:41
Name Ben Fuller
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Mark - I know from my experience that you are correct and 6 is the correct charge.
 


Date 05/08/2010 03:09:24
Name Mark Townsend
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My wife and I have a disagreement on the toll in 1992 - she says 2p, I say 6. Is there is history of charges over the years ?
 
Date 01/03/2013 12:41:34
Name Geoff Weir - Company Secretary
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Mark - the cash Toll was 6p in 1992. We know of course the history of our Tolls, and we may add this to our history page some time.
 


Date 09/06/2010 14:26:47
Name Maia Corbyn
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Ireally had fun with this bridge, it was the highlight of my summer, FANTASTIC!
 


Date 19/02/2010 14:13:07
Name John Payne
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Very nice & handy bridge
 


Date 15/05/2009 20:17:20
Name Dominic Shelmerdine
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I think the bridge a delight to cross, and the toll a minor levy to pay for the rich history of this magnificent bygone era, set in beautiful English countryside.
 


Date 07/02/2009 09:54:17
Name joe morris
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i realy like the image of the river and the bridge
 


Date 24/07/2008 18:24:25
Name Richard Clayton
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You will be mentioned in my Pangbourne to Goring walk on www.walkingworld.com Thank you.
 


Date 30/06/2007 20:44:30
Name Nikolai Tolstoy
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Before going to university I taught for 2 years at Whitchurch House (1954-6)Preparatory School. I ahve nostalgic memeories of the place and your bridge, and am delighted to learn that it is still in private hands.
 


Date 06/03/2007 20:24:29
Name carol
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I am investigating the buckeridge family in pangbourne. I have gone as far back as the bishop of rochester dob c1661 (john buckeridge, son of William Buckeridge and Elizabeth Kibblewhite. can you tell me anything?
 


Date 21/07/2006 10:06:44
Name John
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Are you planning to finance rebuilding the bridge from cash funds or will you need to borrow money?
 


Date 11/07/2006 18:26:55
Name Chas
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As you are retaining the toll collectors why spend money now on a new system. Surely it would have been better to put the money towards the rebuilding costs and incorporate the changes then.
 


Date 30/06/2006 08:28:20
Name Will
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The prices for the bridge are ridiculous for just a bridge! But a godd site explaining about the bridge!
 


Date 10/06/2006 19:14:51
Name Nick
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Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site. Thanks! Warm regards Nick!
 


Date 27/05/2006 14:21:09
Name Kevin Day
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Regarding the new Bridge Card System. I hope you will be aware of longer delays whilst the barrier is being activated by the card. ie waiting for the barrier to go up and then down.
 


Date 16/05/2006 19:15:48
Name beos
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Very good site, congratulations! beos operating system
 


Date 15/05/2006 23:45:33
Name Andrew T
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I used to have a chore of a commute into London for my work. Even a short queue at the Bridge is a real pleasure, such beautiful surroundings and friendly staff. Keep up the good work.
 


Date 08/11/2005 13:08:41
Name Peter L
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I found this site via the Reading Chronicle site via the BBC Berkshire site! It's great to be able to read all about the bridge's history and the plans for its replacement. We love the bridge and enjoy taking visitors across it when showing them the beautiful countryside around Pangbourne & Whitchurch. Hopefully the new bridge will be in keeping with the area and the tolls will not have to be raised too much to pay for the work.
 


Date 07/11/2005 12:54:23
Name Dave Kurz
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keep up the good work and the smiles. its a pleasure to use the bridge every week day. thank you
 


Date 31/10/2005 13:31:12
Name martina
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I like this site very much!