Bridge update

In early August, the first part of the bicycle path I often take to work closed, because the adjacent bridge over the river would be replaced. I suppose building a new bridge and taking the old one down is not a trivial job! But I had seen them build the supports for either side of the bridge, and I had seen images on social media of the actual bridge being craned into position. That meant that important milestones had been made in this work! I wanted to have a look.

I could see with my own eyes now that the new bridge I was indeed in position. It wasn't, though, quite yet connected to the paths leading off on either side. I wasn't sure how they would do this. The original bridge was a footbridge, and clearly not intended for cyclists. This might be the same for the new bridge. However; accessibility demands that this bridge is wheelchair accessible, so you can’t have a step involved in getting onto it.

I suppose there's two big things still to be done now. Have smooth asphalt or other paving join seamlessly to the bridge, and then take the old one down. I hope that when that is done, they open up the bicycle path again. I know that there is still work planned in that area; it seems that the rugby club is taking the opportunity of extending its parking. But I hope they can do that work without the bicycle path being closed for it.

I can only watch and wait. But it’s good to see clear progress!