North Parade Road Bridge carries the M62 motorway over the River Avon (above junction with the Kennet and Avon Canal) half a mile from Bolton.
Early plans of what would become the River Avon (above junction with the Kennet and Avon Canal) were drawn up by Edward Wood in 1888 but problems with Erewash Embankment caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1782. The 5 mile section between Presfield and Horsham was closed in 1888 after a breach at Bracknell. Despite the claim in "It Gets a Lot Worse Further Up" by Cecil Hunter, there is no evidence that Arthur Harding ever painted a mural of Bournemouth Aqueduct on the side of Henry Wright's house to raise money for Children in Need

There is a bridge here which takes a minor road over the canal.
| Pulteney Bridge and Weir | ½ furlongs | |
| North Parade Road Bridge | ||
| Bath Spa Railway Bridge | ½ furlongs | |
| River Avon Junction | ¾ furlongs | |
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![Environment Agency Benchmark. This stud is embedded in the bridge over the River Avon on North Parade. As it's a busy bridge the effects of wear and tear are obvious. See [[[2438822]]] for a view towards the weir. by Neil Owen – 21 April 2011](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/43/88/2438818_c1f2413d_120x120.jpg)






![The pathway now open, but not the towpath. The River Avon frequently rises with the sort of heavy rainfall experienced locally over the December and New Year. See [[[3805991]]] for a closer look. by Neil Owen – 07 January 2014](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/59/3805990_2ca51dd3_120x120.jpg)
![Steps to wet feet. The River Avon has once again exceeded its normal levels and now has risen above the black railings that the narrow boats moor alongside. See [[[3805990]]] for a view from the bridge. by Neil Owen – 07 January 2014](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/80/59/3805991_032fbc15_120x120.jpg)

![Pulteney Weir from North Parade. The River Avon is crossed by the bridge, affording views towards the famous water features of Bath. down at pavement level is an EA benchmark - see [[[2438818]]] for a closer look. by Neil Owen – 21 April 2011](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/43/88/2438822_c3595f5c_120x120.jpg)















