Suggitt's Lane Bridge

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Suggitt's Lane Bridge
Coordinates 53°34′05″N0°02′18″W / 53.5681°N 0.0384°W / 53.5681; -0.0384
Crosses South Humberside Main Line
Locale Cleethorpes
Owner North East Lincolnshire Council
Characteristics
Total length11 metres (36 ft)
History
Opened18 March 2022 (2022-03-18)
Location
Suggitt's Lane Bridge

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.

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Background

The former Suggitt's Lane level crossing Suggits Lane - geograph.org.uk - 373648.jpg
The former Suggitt's Lane level crossing

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

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

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

The bridge deck is 11 metres (36 feet) long, and allows enough space for the line between Grimsby and Cleethorpes be re-doubled. It is accessible on both sides via stairs or ramps. It is lit and covered by CCTV. [6]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. 1 2 3 "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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "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.
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