River Blackwater/Bridge under A131 at Braintree
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Image: © Brenda Howard Taken: 5 Oct 2005
This river takes its course north of Braintree and makes full use of its flood plain both sides of the A131 during heavy rains Oct/Nov most years. This small bridge allows the river to flow under the main road and eastwards on its journey to the sea, emerging at Maldon into the tidal estuary.