Designs released for the new bridge over the Ribble The final design has been unveiled for the bridge that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the
The final design has been unveiled for the bridge that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble.The project faces challenges in terms of how far away it is from any roads and a narrow period of time to complete the work attributed to flood levels ‘ecology reasons’ thatVarious designs, not shared by Preston City Council today, were considered and rejected related to the ‘specific requirements and challenges of the sites’.
County Councillor Aidy Riggott, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Growth added: “The tram bridge is a key feature of this part of the River Ribble and the new bridge will restore an important active travel route between South Ribble and Preston city centre for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.
Genn Cookson TITLE, Friends of the Old Tram Bridge said: “There has been a great deal of progress behind the scenes, and we are encouraged to finally see how the new bridge is going to look when it is finished. The project team have a big task ahead to ensure that the bridge is delivered on time and the funding is spent by the end of 2025, so it is important that there are no delays to the programme.
“The bridge started as a wooden structure over 200 years ago – it’s part of the bridge’s history to evolve and be rebuilt and I think it is exciting that we will witness its new lease of life. Ultimately though, the utility of the bridge is so important. We have been without a bridge for nearly five years and now we need this important pedestrian, cycling and bridleway link back.
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