The new footbridge designed for Garth Lane in Grimsby will be arriving in the town via a police escort through Northern Lincolnshire.
The 30 metre long bridge will span the River Freshney as part of the Garth Lane revamp in Grimsby town centre, and is expected to fully open by the end of April.
A police escort will accompany the 37 metre long transporter, on which the main frame of the bridge will sit, through North and North East Lincolnshire next week.
The bridge is so large it will need a police escort to reach Grimsby. | Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council
Masts and decorative pieces will be carried separately, as part of a two stage journey to its destination.
On Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23, a route along the A180 will take the bridge into Garth Lane, meaning householders will need to move any parked vehicles that could block the transporter.
Anyone who this may affect has been notified directly by the specialist haulage company supplying the transporter.
The railings that will be painted white before their transformation. | Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council
The bridge will then be lifted into position on Wednesday, March 24, but it will still be several weeks before it is open.
This is due to major installation works that are still required, until then the main footpath diversion will remain and people will still need to follow the signposted route.
The bridge is part of a wider regeneration scheme of the Grimsby area, costing £3.5 million in total.
As well as the bridge, granite-clad concrete seating and steps down to the water’s edge are being constructed, and new fish benches are being put into place.
The decorative masts will travel separately from the bridge itself. | Photo: North East Lincolnshire Council
North East Lincolnshire Council leader, Cllr Philip Jackson, cannot wait for the bridge to arrive, saying: “What a sight this will be.
“To have attracted the grant award to help us to carry out all this work here is fantastic and with the recent Budget announcement about the Towns Fund monies, such work is set to continue.”
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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