Parents are calling for temporary measures to reopen a damaged bridge amid school run issues.
Lower Hempsted Bridge, which previously provided pedestrian access over the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, was closed by Gloucestershire Highways on April 22 due to safety concerns.
Inspectors found the tarmac on the structure had worn away, exposing the wooden foundations.
Mother Kirsty said the closure is placing added strain on her son, who is preparing for his GCSEs, as he now faces an extra 30-minute walk each day.
But, a Gloucestershire County Council spokesperson said the bridge is likely to remain closed until planned work is completed in July.
And a Canal and River Trust spokesperson has apologised for the inconvenience caused by the closure, the Local Democracy Service reported.
They said: "Having secured the funding needed, we're currently waiting for specialist material to be delivered before we remove the current bridge surface and deck and replace it with a new timber deck on behalf of the council."
