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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Emergency repairs at Peterborough footbridge after railings theft
Emergency repairs have been carried out on a city footbridge after it was vandalised and safety railings were Highways said about 20m (65.6ft) of railings were stolen on Friday from the bridge over the A47 connecting Walton and Fullbridge Road in councillor Alex Rafiq called it "an unusual incident" which left the bridge exposed and could have been "extremely dangerous" for said authorities acted "swiftly" to ensure the bridge was secured with temporary metal barriers and traffic cones and it reopened on Monday. Rafiq, who represents Paston and Walton ward, said: "I was frantically calling the council and panicking when I found out about the bridge not being secure. "It was frightening to know the barriers were missing especially as a father of two young sons."I have now reassured residents that temporary barriers have been placed and traffic cones left along the barriers which glow up in the dark."Unfortunately a few cones have been knocked over and were thrown over the railings which we have put back now."The temporary fence is solid and secure so I do not want residents to have any concerns about crossing the bridge." A National Highways spokesperson said: "We are aware that around 20m of railings were stolen from a footbridge over the A47 on Friday."While we try and source replacements, we have installed a temporary solution to allow the bridge to reopen."The theft has also been reported as a crime to the police." Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Dangerous South Bank train station footbridge to be demolished
A railway bridge closed off to the public because of serious safety defects is to be dismantled using a footbridge at South Bank railway station, which is the responsibility of Redcar and Cleveland Council, was closed in October, meaning trains have been unable to call at platform documents show a decision is being sought as to whether the demolition works require "prior approval".Network Rail said design work was also under way on a new temporary footbridge, which station visitors would be able to use. The 138ft-long (42m) structure had provided access to the platform serving eastbound train services between the town and months, trains running to Redcar and Saltburn have not called at South Bank, with a shuttle bus replacing structure was found to have significant defects and be unsafe for continued use, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said."The footbridge needs to be demolished to remove the remaining risk to the railway," the application by the council works would be carried out by Network Rail and its contractors at the start of July using a crane, the application added.A spokesman for Network Rail said: "Work to dismantle the current bridge is set to begin in the coming weeks, after which the new structure will be installed, with the project set to be completed by the end of August." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Installation of footbridge at Stowmarket railway station delayed
Plans to construct a new footbridge at a railway station have been Anglia previously announced a £5.5m project to install a bridge at Stowmarket, bridge's modular structure, which features inbuilt lifts, was expected to be completed this Greater Anglia said it would now open before the end of the year because of "unforeseen delays in the manufacturing process". "This footbridge is the first of its kind and due to unforeseen delays in the manufacturing process for the lifts, the final installation of the footbridge has unfortunately been delayed," Greater Anglia said."As the footbridge can only be installed during a weekend in which there are engineering works on the route between Norwich and Ipswich, the footbridge will be installed at the next available opportunity which is in November. "The installation will be followed by a short period of on-site testing, and the footbridge is now expected to open before the end of 2025."The new bridge will be built of stainless steel which is long lasting and does not need to be painted. The old footbridge at Stowmarket station was replaced with a temporary one in January, and the only way to cross platforms at Stowmarket station without it at present is via a level station was closed on 17 and 18 May as Network Rail completed maintenance on the track between Norwich and Anglia said it used this closure to complete further preparation works for the bridge while drainage installations were received funding for accessibility improvements at the station under the government's Access for All Anglia's infrastructure and major projects director, Andrew Goodrum, said "good progress" had been made on preparations for the bridge's installation. "We are looking forward to delivering this revolutionary new footbridge, complete with lifts, for our customers," he added. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bridge repairs to start 17 months after it closed
Repairs to a footbridge were set to start today - more than 17 months after it closed. The bridge has been out of use since 10 December 2023 - when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colne. But Colchester City Council said work on the weir was due to begin on Tuesday and should be complete by August. "The footbridge at Middle Mill is a key route, and these works will ensure it's safe and usable again." said Martin Goss, a Liberal Democrat councillor who represents the Mile End ward. He added: "I want to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this important work takes place." The weir is believed to have stood at the site for more than 900 years. Colchester City Council said it had carried out surveys and technical assessments to put together the "most appropriate" repair schedule. The council had to apply for a permit from the Environment Agency before starting work, added a spokesperson. A footpath near the weir will be closed. Pedestrians have been asked to go a different way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Bridge repairs planned after 500-day closure Colchester City Council
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Colchester footbridge repairs to start 17 months after it closed
Repairs to a footbridge were set to start today - more than 17 months after it bridge has been out of use since 10 December 2023 - when part of the Middle Mill weir at Castle Park in Colchester fell into the River Colchester City Council said work on the weir was due to begin on Tuesday and should be complete by August."The footbridge at Middle Mill is a key route, and these works will ensure it's safe and usable again." said Martin Goss, a Liberal Democrat councillor who represents the Mile End ward. Nine hundred years He added: "I want to thank residents for their patience and understanding while this important work takes place."The weir is believed to have stood at the site for more than 900 City Council said it had carried out surveys and technical assessments to put together the "most appropriate" repair council had to apply for a permit from the Environment Agency before starting work, added a spokesperson.A footpath near the weir will be closed. Pedestrians have been asked to go a different way. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
