A new footbridge at Suggitt's Lane in Cleethorpes could be built by the end of this year
Plans will be available from today for locals to look at and comment on
A new footbridge at Suggitt's Lane in Cleethorpes could be built by the end of this year
North East Lincolnshire Council's Cabinet approved the plans for the ÂŁ3.6 million pound project.
The money is coming from Network Rail and the Department of transport
Plans will be available from today for locals to look at and comment on.
It's hoped to solve the controversial closure of a crossing in Cleethorpes.
Network Rail closed public access to the Suggitt’s Lane level crossing in April 2019 for safety reasons, sparking a campaign with more than 4,000 signatures which was taken to the House of Commons by the town’s MP Martin Vickers.
Now Network Rail agreed to build a new footbridge over the railway and on Wednesday North East Lincolnshire Council Cabinet members gave it the go ahead.
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers said: “Whilst I disagreed with Network Rail’s initial decision, I am grateful to them for helping to reach a conclusion which will allow all residents – whether able-bodied or disabled – to safely cross the railway line at Suggitt’s Lane.
“I know this will also be welcome news to local people and the nearby businesses which have been adversely affected by the closure.”