Derry's new foot and cycle bridge lifted into place

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The 63m bridge spans the city's Penny Burn at Bay Road
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It will open to the public in the spring
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The bridge was lifted into place by contractor FP McCann on Tuesday evening
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It will provide a new greenway link of more than 660 metres into Bay Road park
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The single span foot and cycle bridge crosses the burn near the city's Fort George site
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The local council hope it will bridge a gap in the city's walking and cycling network
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It is also hoped it helps promote sustainable travel in and around the city

At a glance

A new £2m foot and cycle bridge has been lifted into place in Londonderry
The Bay Road bridge was liften into place on Tuesday evening
The 63m bridge spans the Penny Burn that runs from the river Foyle
The project’s been funded by the INTERREG VA programme and administered by the Special EU Programmes Body, the Department for Communities and Derry City and Strabane District Council

21 February 2024

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