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23/05/2023
Restoration Work To Start On Footbridge At Beverley Station
Repair and restoration work is to commence on a 130-year-old Grade II-listed footbridge at Beverley station in Yorkshire.
From Tuesday, 30 May, engineers will strengthen the original cast iron structure and install new parapets, along with new surfacing and stair treads. The bridge will be freshly painted to keep with its rich heritage, whilst the wooden canopy will be removed following years of wear and tear. Repairs to the train shed and platforms will also be made, giving the station a new lease of life.
The bridge has been closed on safety grounds since September 2022 to remove the risk of pieces of the weakened canopy falling onto the tracks below. As a Grade II-listed structure, the plans have been given the green light by Historic England and the essential work is due to be completed in November, with the bridge reopening to passengers.
Matt Rice, North and East Route Director for Network Rail, said: "I'm pleased that work is getting underway to fully restore this historic footbridge at Beverley station. It is an important piece of history that dates back to the 1880s, so it's vital that we refurbish it sympathetically whilst ensuring it remains safe for passengers.
"I'd like to thank passengers for their patience whilst we push ahead with this project, and I look forward to the bridge opening later in the year."
From Tuesday, 30 May, engineers will strengthen the original cast iron structure and install new parapets, along with new surfacing and stair treads. The bridge will be freshly painted to keep with its rich heritage, whilst the wooden canopy will be removed following years of wear and tear. Repairs to the train shed and platforms will also be made, giving the station a new lease of life.
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The bridge has been closed on safety grounds since September 2022 to remove the risk of pieces of the weakened canopy falling onto the tracks below. As a Grade II-listed structure, the plans have been given the green light by Historic England and the essential work is due to be completed in November, with the bridge reopening to passengers.
Matt Rice, North and East Route Director for Network Rail, said: "I'm pleased that work is getting underway to fully restore this historic footbridge at Beverley station. It is an important piece of history that dates back to the 1880s, so it's vital that we refurbish it sympathetically whilst ensuring it remains safe for passengers.
"I'd like to thank passengers for their patience whilst we push ahead with this project, and I look forward to the bridge opening later in the year."
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