North Tyneside - Willington Gut Footbridge

This bridge was replaced Sept. 6th 2005

The original footbridge was narrow and difficult to cross
and near impossible for heavily laden bikes, trikes or trailers

West side approach showing steps and 90 deg turn.
New track down to the new bridge - May 2005


Installing the new Bridge - Sept 6th 2005

Crane preparing for the lift

Lorry backs in with new bridge span

Preparing to lift
Lowering onto bridge abutments


The new bridge in place
(picture by Lindsay Perks)


First rider over - Doug on the Tyne
load testing the new bridge.

Removing the old bridge

Going

Going

GONE

The new east and west bank approaches

West bank approach


East bank approach
showing dog leg onto the bridge
TAKE CARE and SLOW DOWN