Work's been completed on a new footbridge over the railway in Cleethorpes
It will link Suggitt's Lane to the beach front
Last updated 27th Sep 2021
Work's been completed on a new footbridge over the railway in Cleethorpes. It will link Suggitt's Lane to the beach front.
The go ahead was given for the project after locals were unhappy about a level crossing closing in that area.
There are still some issues to be sorted like installing CCTV before the bridge can actually open to the public.
The project is expected to be completed in December.
Matt Rice, Route Director for Network Rail’s North and East Route, said:
“We’ve made great progress over the weekend to get a section of the new footbridge into place. I know the local community will be keen to see access over the railway at Suggitt’s Lane restored as soon as possible, and so we’re moving at pace with the project.
“We want to thank everybody in the community, as well as any passengers who were impacted, for their patience whilst this important stage of constructing the new bridge took place. We’re continuing to work closely with North East Lincolnshire Council to complete this project by December.”
Cllr Stewart Swinburn, Cabinet member for highways and transport at North East Lincolnshire Council, said:
“Things are obviously moving on quickly now with the bridge build, and like many others, I’ll be pleased to see it in place to reconnect our community in that area with the seafront – something that’s been missing for a while now.”