'Significant work' starting on £7 million bridge linking Telford railway station with town centre
A landmark bridge near Telford's railway station is being transformed as work continues on the £7 million project.
Two ramps have now been removed from the bridge connecting Telford Central with areas of Telford Shopping Centre.
Telford & Wrekin Council said that "significant work" was now beginning on the bridge, which goes over the A442.
A spokesman for Telford & Wrekin Council said: "Despite freezing temperatures and heavy snow this week, work has ploughed ahead on the new Telford footbridge project as the first of two ramps leading up to the footbridge were removed last night.
"Passengers are being advised to allow a little more time when using the footbridge to familiarise themselves with the new diversions but the impact on journey times will be minimal."
The first ramp to be removed connected railway station with the small retail park, which houses Office Outlet and the former Blockbusters.
Pedestrians can now use the new footpath and crossing at Rampart Way to access this area.
Last night the ramp next to platform two at Telford Central was removed, with commuters able to access the new ramp to the footbridge from about 9pm.
The new glass-sided bridge will be cheaper to maintain with a path to the town centre that won’t be as steep as the current one.
Wheelchair users, cyclists or people with pushchairs and heavy luggage will also have access to the new bridge via new lifts.
This will not only make the journey from the railway station easier but also a better experience with improved lighting and protection from the weather.
The two dual carriageways carry about 14 million vehicles a year, with the live railway carrying four trains per hour.
The project is funded by a government grant that has been awarded to the council, which can only be spent on the project.
