Network Rail aims to put a thorough cleaning regime in place to tackle problems of litter at Lincoln High Street level crossing.
Rubbish and food wrappers have been spotted on the steps and the footbridge. Others have reported faeces and a bad smell in the lift.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “We would like to apologise and reassure the people of Lincoln that we are aware of this issue and we are committed to making sure a thorough cleaning regime is put in place.”
There have been reports of food waste and faeces in the lift. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
“It’s dirty and it stinks”
Lincoln local Holly Robinson told The Lincolnite she thinks the footbridge isn’t very clean.
She said: “It needs cleaning, it’s so dirty, it stinks most of the time. There is sometimes dry food in the lifts and a bad smell.”
Cigarette ends have been discarded on the steps. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
Litter by the steps. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
Dave Alty said people littering need to take more responsibility.
He said: “I think the footbridge is clean enough. There might be the odd bit, people dropping rubbish, but you can’t have someone cleaning all day.
“It’s up to people not to drop litter and those doing it should be fined.”
More litter found on the steps. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
More litter on the footbridge. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
Cigarettes and rubbish thrown on the ground. Photo: Joseph Verney for The Lincolnite
Ray Davy thinks the area is clean enough and hasn’t directly witnessed any issues.
He added: “I don’t use it all that often. It looks clean to me at the moment, but I have heard about people urinating in the lift, but it’s hearsay, I’ve not seen it.”
The footbridge opened in June 2016 and cost £12million.
The Lincolnite welcomes your views. All comments are reactively-moderated and must obey the house rules. Please stay on topic and be respectful of other readers.
Whether it is fully centred around Christmas or merely set during the festive period, the choice for best film at this time of year sparks lively debates, including whether Die Hard qualifies to be on the list.
We spoke to people in Lincoln to find out what their top festive movies are and why.