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BBC News
11 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Tewkesbury footbridge used by 500 people a day to be replaced
A "vital" footbridge used by more than 500 people a day is to be footbridge, which connects Mitton to Northway Lane near Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, serves as a vital thoroughfare according to the local borough council, which owns is used daily by schoolchildren commuting to and from Tewkesbury Comprehensive School and workers going to and from the Northway Lane industrial Stewart Dove, who presented a report at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, said the bridge has been in need of regular maintenance for a couple of years. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, a structural engineer who assessed the condition of the bridge in 2023 found "significant deterioration" in decking plates and balustrade brackets, the report immediate repairs were carried out, council officers still feel the bridge should be replaced for safety reasons."The bridge has been in place for over 50 years, I think we can all say it has served us quite well but it is now in need of replacement," Mr Dove works would go ahead during school Philip Workman, who supported the proposal, said it was a very popular bridge."It is used hugely and it has been subject to holes appearing over the last few years," he said."It's really great it is being put back as it was 50 years ago."The council voted unanimously to approve spending £200,000 to replace the bridge.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Exeter landmark footbridge could be demolished
A planning application has been submitted to demolish a landmark footbridge in Exeter to enable a proposed housing footbridge which spans North Road and links the Mary Arches multi-storey car park to the Guildhall shopping centre has been a feature of Exeter since 1972. Kent-based Eutopia Homes said its plans would replace the "ugly concrete multi-storey" with a housing development of 300 compact homes. The property developers said the bridge detracts from the local townscape and the setting of nearby listed buildings, according to Local Democracy Reporting Service. The entire site is owned and operated by Exeter City Council which decided in 2022 it was obsolete as a car park and the council would need to spend almost £4million to refurbish Eutopia Homes first submitted its plans earlier in 2025, director Lorna Henderson said: "Our aim is to create a vibrant, sustainable urban community. "This will be a purpose-built co-living development which will allow for optimal design and space management." The planning application does not specify how the bridge will be demolished or how long it will take to do Homes said: "The removal of the footbridge will enhance the local townscape and in doing so better reveal the significance of the central conservation area and enhance the setting of listed buildings along North Street."Significantly, its removal will facilitate the development of Mary Arches car parks redevelopment site," it said.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Trust to remove unsafe Attenborough Nature Reserve bridge
A wildlife trust is preparing to remove an unsafe footbridge at a nature reserve ahead of a replacement being Works Bridge at Attenborough Nature Reserve, near Beeston in Nottinghamshire, closed to the public in April 2023 after a safety Wildlife Trust said it would soon submit plans for a replacement to Broxtowe Borough Council, with the entire project expected to cost £375,000. Work is under way to create an access route needed to remove the old bridge and install its replacement, pending approval. In March, the trust said flooding and the discovery of high voltage cables close to the planned route had delayed its bid for planning an update in July, the trust said an application would soon be submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council, and that feedback from the planning authority had been "positive and constructive".It added the bridge's technical design work was also under way. The Works Bridge - which forms part of an existing bridleway - was closed before the trust purchased the reserve in was reopened as a footpath only, as it could not be repaired to a standard required for a bridleway. But in 2023 another safety inspection of the bridge identified it was no longer safe for anybody to use, and it was closed once more. Erin McDaid, head of communications at the trust, previously said the "contentious" closure had "been a real source of frustration".
BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Reading footbridge closes for eight days for safety work
A river footbridge is closing for eight days for safety Drive Footbridge has worn-out areas of exposed steel deck, posing a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, Reading Borough Council bridge over the River Kennett is due to reopen on Tuesday 5 council said it had spent £4m on similar projects over two years, including the replacement of King's Meadow footbridge and repairs to Grade II listed High Bridge in the town centre. The work at Kenavon Drive has been funded through a portion of the Community Infrastructure Levy, which is paid by developers, the authority Karen Rowland, in charge of environmental services, said: "We're fortunate to have the River Kennet running through Reading."We're making loads of improvements to ensure our residents can get around the town easily and sustainably by foot or by bike."Work also started recently to refurbish the Orbit Footbridge, which is scheduled to reopen in late October. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Images show how planned £13m footbridge across busy road will look
NEW images show how a £13m footbridge over a busy road will look as the long-planned scheme finally takes a step forward. Proposals for a new crossing at the A629 between Steeton and Silsden date back years, but progress on the major project is finally being made. Bradford Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) recently held a public consultation on the project, which will see a combined pedestrian and cycle bridge built over the busy road. The feedback from the consultation has helped shape plans for the bridge, and new images showing what the crossing will look like have now been released. However, the costly project is only one part of wider plans, with a second phase to create new paths from the centres of Steeton and Silsden to the bridge currently unfunded. Reports written after the consultation say that more than 600 residents responded, with 85 per cent expressing support for the proposed bridge. There was also strong public backing for the proposed new crossing points and ramp linking the railway station to Station Road. One person responding to the consultation argued that an underpass or traffic light crossing would be better options. WYCA responded, saying: 'A bridge was considered the best option that aligned with the project's objectives as it achieved the separation required between traffic and those walking, wheeling or cycling to improve safety for all users. "Furthermore, there is less impact on traffic flow compared to a signalised crossing and there are greater safety and security benefits compared to an underpass. 'Flood risk would also be minimised when compared to an underpass.' One respondent said: 'I am concerned about unauthorised access by vehicles onto the bridge.' The Authority said it will now install additional bollards at either side of the bridge in response to these concerns. AN artist's impression of where the pedestrian/cycle route re-joins the highway (Image: WYCA) Another said the design should allow for horse riders to use the bridge. In response the authority says: 'The feasibility of accommodating equestrian users the bridge is being reviewed.' One respondent raised concerns over the huge cost of the bridge. In response, the Authority said: 'The bridge will be funded through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, subject to the development of a successful business case. 'The funding is separate from Council revenue funding for Council services and is ringfenced by central government for use only to deliver sustainable transport improvements and cannot be spent on council services.' The next stage of the project involves the submission of a planning application. Once planning is approved, the project team will move forward with the procurement of a construction partner. A full business case will be submitted to WYCA in early 2026. If the planning application and full business case are approved, the new bridge is expected to open in spring 2027.
