Love Locks to be removed from Diglis Bridge for maintenance

Worcestershire County Council is inviting people who placed a lock to collect them before Wednesday 16 July, ensuring their personal mementos can be preserved.

The locks have become a familiar sight on the bridge, mirroring a trend seen in cities like Paris, Cologne, and Barcelona.

Councillor Karl Perks, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Transport and Highways, said: “The removal of the locks will allow us to carry out general maintenance and  improve appearance of the bridge which include giving it a full clean. We understand the locks may be important so the people who placed them, so we’re giving an opportunity for them to be collected before work begins.”

Any unclaimed locks will be stored until the end of August and can be retrieved from the County Council reception at Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester.