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Monday 21 Jan 2013

Planning application submitted for Brayford Wharf level crossing footbridge, Lincoln

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Network Rail has submitted plans for a footbridge to reduce the risk of misuse at Brayford Wharf level crossing in Lincoln. The company is also seeking to improve pedestrian access around the city through provision of two new footbridges at Brayford Wharf and High Street crossings.

Phil Verster, route managing director for Network Rail said: “This application is an important milestone as we seek to reduce risk at the level crossings in Lincoln city centre. We have taken into account the feedback we received following our public event in October and feel we have developed a quality design which is in keeping with, and sympathetic to its surroundings.”

Network Rail has also released CCTV of a pedestrian risking their life by recklessly climbing over the barriers at High Street level crossing in December.

Mr Verster added: “This individual had a very lucky escape and these images reinforce the need for us to take action at both level crossing sites in the city. We are acutely aware of this need and continue to seek the best possible solution for the High Street level crossing. We are in discussions with the owners of 179 High Street to see if it is possible to redevelop this building as part of the footbridge design. As soon as possible we will bring those designs to a public event for further discussion.”