We're now expecting the new road bridge at Newsham to open to traffic in the early evening of Thursday 1st August.
When the bridge opens, the traffic on the A1061 South Newsham Road will be diverted over the bridge and the level crossing will close to road traffic and pedestrians.
This will also mean that the bus stops at Blagdon Drive on South Newsham Road will close and be replaced by new stops to the east of the eastern roundabout on the A1061 South Newsham Road (see map below).
According to the map their is a 3 meter shared path on one side of the road and a 3 meter cycle path on the other, why has the cycle path not been put in place and a dangerous crossing at both roundabouts been created.
The bridge opening is such a fantastic Milestone !. I wonder if Rachel Reeves would have supported such a venture as expensive as this one?
So, as the crossing will be closed, does this mean that the footbridge will also open for pedestrians?
Well that'll be great if it's happening this time. I suppose a few extra days wont make that much difference,