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‘Around 8000 vehicles and up to 1000 pedestrians and cyclists cross it each day. The 4.4 metre carriageway width required traffic light control to be used, causing congestion and long delays at peak times, while the footpaths were only 1.5 metres wide.
‘As part of the feasibility work, we investigated a variety of options, including strengthening the existing structure and alternative crossings over the Dutch River, and the Council concluded that a new bridge capable of carrying two-way traffic to current highway loadings and with adequate provision for pedestrians and cyclists was the best solution.
‘We also decided to create a wider passage for ships in order to increase the potential for commercial activities at the adjacent wharf and ultimately the Port of Goole . We believe the completed project will have a generally beneficial economic effect on the area', said Mr Arundel.
Following a successful bid by ERYC to the Department of Transport for supplementary funding, a design-and-build team led by Birse CL successfully tendered for the contract and started on site in October 2004. The bridge opened to traffic in December 2005.
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