'It is in a bad state, barely even blue anymore, the concrete is in a bad state and it is of great concern in the local area.'
A dispute over the upkeep of a Lagan footbridge is putting "pedestrians in danger" according to a city rep.
Known locally as the 'Blue Bridge', the walkway is a part of the nature attraction of the Lagan Valley Regional Park linking Co Down and Co Antrim, but has now been left in a state of disrepair as a care-taker argument rumbles on. READ MORE: Lisburn carbon footprint plans approved despite concerns over industrial jobs losses.
"I have been speaking with council officers on this matter for a few weeks now, as I went to DfI who insisted it isn’t their responsibility." "It is in a bad state, barely even blue anymore, the concrete is in a bad state and it is of great concern in the local area."However, a council officer responded: "We are currently looking into this matter and awaiting a response from DfI."
Ulster Unionist Party Castlereagh Co Antrim Co Down Lisburn Department For Infrastructure
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