The bridge will replace a level crossing , now closed, which Network Rail considered the 'most dangerous on the Wales and Borders route'.
An artist's impression of the footbridge. Photo: Network Rail
The meeting heard that Network Rail considers the closed level crossing the"most dangerous on the Wales and Borders route". The bridge would be fabricated from composite materials. The supports would include piers constructed of glass fibre-reinforced polymer. Network Rail has told the council that this type of design requires minimal maintenance.
It it also in an area of important Roman archaeology, a prehistoric bowl barrow and another possible Bronze Age ring ditch, and a possible Neolithic mortuary enclosure.Council officers said they do not consider that the footbridge ought to be located elsewhere to perform its stated purpose, or that it could reasonably meet its purpose by being located elsewhere.
Network Rail told the council that a community drop-in event was held at Wistanstow Parish Hall on June 22, attended by over 30 individuals who raised a range of views on the proposals. There had been positive and concerned views.
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