A plan for a new Walton Bridge has been approved by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
The present crossing is a temporary Bailey Bridge dating from 1953. It was erected following 1940 war damage. Earlier more attractive bridges here were painted by Canaletto and Turner.
The existing bridge will remain in place whilst the new one is built alongside over the coming years. The deadline is 2014.
The lavatory block on Cowey Sale, the Walton Bank with the Thames Path, is to be replaced by a cafe and toilets.
See page 70.