Suggitt's Lane Bridge is a footbridge in Cleethorpes that crosses the South Humberside Main Line. It opened in 2022 and replaced a level crossing.
Suggitt's Lane Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 53°34′05″N 0°02′18″W / 53.5681°N 0.0384°W |
| Crosses | South Humberside Main Line |
| Locale | Cleethorpes |
| Owner | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 11 metres (36 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 18 March 2022 |
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Background edit
Suggitt's Lane level crossing was closed by Network Rail in April 2019 due to safety concerns following fifteen near misses in ten years.[1] The company cited both intentional and unintentional misuse.[2] In June 2019, Boris Johnson pledged to reopen the level crossing if he became prime minister. Following the closure, Network Rail stated that the level crossing could not be reopened and that it had entered into discussions with local councillors on how an alternative crossing could be created.[3] On 14 October 2020 while being questioned in parliament, Johnson announced that a replacement bridge had been given the go-ahead.[4]
The design of the bridge was revealed in March 2021.[5]
Funding edit
The bridge cost £3.6 million, with Network Rail providing £2 million and the Department for Transport providing £1.6 million. North East Lincolnshire Council own the bridge and are responsible for its maintenance.[6]
Construction edit
Construction began in June 2021.[7] The bridge had been expected to be completed before Christmas, but was delayed due to strong winds during Storm Arwen and Storm Barra which prevented the safe operation of a crane.[8] The bridge opened on 18 March 2022.[6]
Specification edit
The bridge deck is 11 metres (36 feet) long. It is accessible on both sides via stairs or ramps. It is lit and covered by CCTV.[6]
References edit
- ^ Craig, Peter (10 March 2021). "First look at £3.6m Suggitt's Lane bridge as scheme gets approved". GrimsbyLive. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Freshwater, Paige (5 March 2019). "Suggit's Lane crossing to close due to 'unacceptable behaviour'". GrimsbyLive. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Bedford, Corey (23 September 2020). "Calls for Suggitts Lane development 18 months after crossing closed". GrimsbyLive. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Craig, Peter (14 October 2020). "Boris gives go-ahead for bridge over railway at Suggitt's Lane". GrimsbyLive. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Craig, Peter (10 March 2021). "First look at £3.6m Suggitt's Lane bridge as scheme gets approved". GrimsbyLive. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "New £3.6m bridge opens at Suggitt's Lane in Cleethorpes". NELC. 18 March 2022. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ Holden, Alan (29 June 2021). "Work begins on accessible footbridge in Cleethorpes". RailAdvent. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ "New accessible footbridge will connect people in Cleethorpes to seafront from March". Network Rail Media Centre. 22 December 2021. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2022.