Suggitt’s Lane footbridge nears completion
The bridge is intended as a replacement for the level crossing, which was closed to the public unexpectedly in April 2019.
Residents have since had to use the Fuller Street Bridge, which has 77 steps and no disabled access, to cross over to the sea front.
Speaking at the time, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the crossing was “never far from his thoughts.”
The decision to go ahead with the bridge was made in October 2020 following a length campaign by local residents and politicians.
Since then, the council and Network Rail have worked closely together to establish plans for the bridge.
The project is expected to be completed this month.
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