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Well Known Liverpool City Centre Bridge Removed
A FOOTBRIDGE
which became the focus of anti-social behaviour has been demolished
and replaced by a supercrossing.
The bridge, across the Strand was the last remaining part of a
system of walkways introduced into the city in the 1970's. Sadly in
recent years, its appearance deteriorated and that lead to it being
criticised by English Heritage. Liverpool City Council found it
necessary to close the bridge at night from 9:00pm because vagrants,
who where sleeping there and gangs had congregate around the bridge.
The bridge was demolished this over the weekend of Friday 23
November 2007 to Monday 26 November 2007. The demolition work
involve placing a timber “crash-mat” on the road so
that sections of the bridge could be cut away and dropped on to it.
That lead to the closure of the Strand, to traffic, from 8pm on
until 6am on between St Nicholas Place and Liver Street.
The bridge has now been replaced by a “supercrossing”
- a facility, which should allow pedestrians sufficient time to
cross the road in one attempt, rather than have to wait at the
central reservation. This crossing was constructed next to the
footbridge at Brunswick Street. Two further supercrossings are now
planned to the north and south of James Street junction.
Cllr Mike Storey, Executive Member for Regeneration, said:-
“This footbridge was a relic of the walkways of the 1970's – a
failed scheme which has now been virtually eliminated from the city
centre.
It was not only an eyesore, but a focal point for anti-social
behaviour. We had to close it at night as vagrants were sleeping
there. Local businesses have told us that women, in particular, feel
intimidated by the gangs that congregate around the bridge.
We needed to demolish it before 2008, not only for Capital of
Culture year, but because ACC Liverpool opens in January 2007 and
the bookings are flooding in. We could not have the Strand closed at
week-ends when there are major events taking place there.
Some people have raised concerns about crossing the Strand, but with
the crossing at Brunswick Street and the new supercrossings, there
will be more than adequate safe facilities for pedestrians.”
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PARISH CHURCH OF St LUKE SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2007
Tuesday, 4 December
2007.
8.30am Morning Prayer, CCP
Thursday, 6 December 2007.
Nicholas, Myra Bishop
9.15am Holy Communion, CW
Sunday, 9 December 2007. Sunday of Advent
8.30am Holy Communion, BCP
10.30am Family Holy Communion, CW
4.00pm Christingle
Monday, 10 December 2007.
7.00pm Prayers in Church
8.00pm Meditation
Tuesday, 11 December 2007.
8.30am Morning Prayer, CCP
Sunday, 16 December 2007. 3rd Sunday of Advent.
8.30am Holy Communion, CW
10.30am Family Praise, CW
4.00pm Parish Carols
Monday, 17 December 2007.
7.00pm Prayers in Church
8.00pm Meditation
Tuesday, 18 December 2007.
8.30am Morning Prayer, CCP
Sunday, 23 December 2007. 4 Sunday of Advent.
8.30am Holy Communion and Healing, BCP
10.30am Lessons and Carols
Monday 24 December 2007.Christmas Eve.
4.00pm Crib Service
11.15pm (The Midnight Service) First Holy Communion of Christmas, CW
Tuesday, 25 December 2007.Christmas Day.
8.30am Holy Communion, BCP
10.30am Happy Birthday, Jesus.
Sunday, 30 December 2007.1 Sunday of Christmas.
8.30am Holy Communion, BCP
10.30am Morning Service, CW
Monday, 31 December 2007.New Year’s Eve. Seven Day of
Christmas.
7.00pm Prayers in Church
8.00pm Meditation
Tuesday, 1 January 2008. New Year’s Day.
8.30am Morning Prayer, CCP
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