Mossley artist transforms bridge into a canvas

A MOSSLEY artist is on a mission to brighten up his hometown by transforming neglected public places with bursts of colour.

Lawrie Wiliams is using his talent with spray paint to create vibrant murals that leave a lasting mark on the area.

The creator, a professional graffiti artist, has collaborated with the likes of Pizza Love and Manchester Dance and Cheer Academy, and created striking commissioned images.

Lawrie Williams at the bridge in Mossley. Image by GGC Media

Outside of his commercial work, Lawrie explores derelict sites, canals and overlooked public areas, voluntarily turning them into vibrant works of art.

And he has been documenting his projects on social media, most recently taking on the challenge of transforming the public footpath bridge on Apsley Side.

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A MOSSLEY artist is on a mission to brighten up his hometown by transforming neglected public places with bursts of colour. Lawrie Wiliams is using his talent with spray paint to create vibrant murals that leave a lasting mark on the area. The creator, a professional graffiti artist, has collaborated with the likes of Pizza Love and Manchester Dance and Cheer Academy, and created striking commissioned images. #mossley #tameside #streetart #fyp

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The bridge, previously covered in decades’ worth of graffiti tags, had become a major eyesore.

But the 32-year-old’s latest piece – a desert mountain range scene – has already received glowing feedback from the community, even before its full completion.

How the bridge looked prior to Lawrie taking over

Lawrie said: “While I was painting the bridge, people would come up to me—some offered art supplies they had at home, and someone even bought me a drink from the chippy.

“I didn’t realise how much of a big deal it was to give back to the town in this way, but people seem to love it, so it’s a win-win really.”

The mural spans roughly 10–15 metres and covers the entire inner right side of the bridge, offering a direct ‘before and after’ comparison, with the left side still in its original, untouched state.

Lawrie has now gained the support of Tameside Council and Mossley’s train station to continue his project and fully transform the space.

With community support and plans underway to revitalise the untouched side of the bridge, he is not only transforming public spaces but also reshaping how the town connects with its surroundings – one mural at a time.