In 1888, London and South Western Railway constructed a viaduct consisting of ten curved arches.

[3] On 27 March 1941, an Luftwaffe air raid in World War II hit the nearby canteen at Bourne Valley Gasworks killing 33 people.

[7] The low arches at Bourne Valley Road reportedly make accidents common.

[9] In November 2024, the Bournemouth Daily Echo reported that the Branksome East Viaduct was earmarked for demolition.

[12] A local community group intends to file an application for the listing of the viaduct and will develop an alternative plan to restore as a nature and heritage park.