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Wednesday 27 Mar 2013

Footbridge to transform pedestrian flows in Lincoln approved

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Pedestrians on Brayford Wharf East in Lincoln will no longer be disrupted by train services after city planners approved designs for a new footbridge. Network Rail is installing the bridge to reduce the risk of misuse at the level crossing.

Phil Verster, Route Managing Director for Network Rail said: “I am pleased that the planning team recognised the worth of these plans which have been many months in development. The design is a direct result of consultation with people and will help improve connectivity across Lincoln.

“Our team will now continue the detailed design and planning for the works. A critical part of this will be the interface with highways works to accommodate the bridge. Preparation work and the work to modify the jetty and on entrance paths to the University will start this summer."

Brayford Wharf is one of two level crossings in the centre of Lincoln. Network Rail is also examining plans to install a bridge at High Street. However this site is much more constrained and so designs are taking longer to develop.

Mr Verster added: “We are acutely aware of this need to address the risk of misuse at both of Lincoln’s level crossings and continue to seek the best possible solution for the High Street. We are in discussions with local property owners to see if it is possible to redevelop a building as part of the footbridge design. As soon as possible we will bring those designs to a public event for further discussion.”