Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council have selected a suspension bridge option, after concluding that it was the only one suitable for re-establising the much-loved link between the city’s Avenham Park and Penwortham in South Ribble. That means there can be no public consultation into a range of possible designs, which had previously been the plan.
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A series of computer-generated images have now been released to show how the new structure will look.
1. Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge unveiled
The pedestrian and cycle link between Avenham Park and Penwortham will finally be re-established in spring 2025 - six years after it shut Photo: Studio John Bridge
2. Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge unveiled
Three different designs were drawn up, but only was deemed suitable - meaning there will be no public consultation on a preferred option Photo: Studio John Bridge
3. Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge unveiled
The design and its lighting have been chosen to complement the natural surroundings Photo: Studio John Bridge
4. Preston's 'new' Old Tram Bridge unveiled
The link was much-loved by locals on either side of the Ribble Photo: Studio John Bridge