Blyford Bridge to Blythburgh Bridge

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Blyford Bridge to Blythburgh Bridge
Blyford Bridge represents the tidal limit of the River Blyth; upstream of this point the river is freshwater. Between Blyford Bridge and the A12 at Blythburgh Bridge, the Blyth estuary is confined within flood banks protecting low-lying farmland just below the Mean High Water Spring (MHWS) tide level.

This stretch of river and adjacent land is under increasing pressure from rising tidal water levels, which may get even higher due to expected rises in sea level over the coming years. Additionally the current flood defences are thought to be coming to the end of their natural lives and will soon require replacement or major refurbishment if other action is not taken.

The options being considered for Reydon and Tinkers Marshes are illustrated in the ‘General Flood Management Options’ page are:

Option 1: No Active Intervention
Option 2: Do Minimum
Option 3: Hold the Line
Option 4: Managed Realignment of the Flood Defences
Option 5: Advance the Line by installing a Tidal Barrier or Barrage at Blythburgh Bridge

To comment on these options, click here.

Blythburgh bridge

In addition, the impacts of other flood management options implemented elsewhere in the estuary as part of the overall strategy will be considered