A new 37m span footbridge that crosses the A27 was successfully constructed and opened in September 2023. Fabricated in Huddersfield, the bridge was transported to site and erected during nighttime closures. The installation of the main span, requiring a 500-ton crane, was accomplished in just 12 minutes, with a six-hour duration for mobilisation and demobilisation. This footbridge serves as a pivotal piece of new infrastructure, removing an unsafe at-grade crossing and connecting Coach Road North and South. Additionally, it integrates with the newly developed 20-acre public open space at the Shopwyke Lakes development. Avon Construction undertook the design and build contract for this project, with a total value of £2.4million.
September 2023 - construction
