Thousands sought out the best viewpoint and lined the banks of Avenham Park to witness the reopening of the city’s Tram Bridge as the Mayor of Preston cut the ribbon to reopen the much-loved crossing over the River Ribble.
After 7 years of closure, the public walked across the Tram Bridge once again as part of a civic celebration to mark the occasion.
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The Mayor of Preston officially opened the bridge with a ribbon cutting which was followed by a procession over the bridge featuring community groups and live entertainment, as the sun shone on the celebrations.
The opening was shared with the public who turned out in their masses to witness the historic moment and be one of the firsts to walk across the newly built Tram Bridge.
These are 10 of our favourite scenes from today’s historic occasion...
9. Preston celebrates new Tram Bridge opening
The Mayor of Preston Councillor Nweeda Khan officially opened the bridge with a ribbon cutting | Iconic Media Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
10. Preston celebrates new Tram Bridge opening
(L-R) County Councillor Warren Goldsworthy (Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport), Chris Haywood (Director of Development and Housing), Julie Palmer (Regeneration Manager at Preston City Council), Councillor Valerie Wise (Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Community Wealth Building and City Regeneration at Preston City Council), Chris Wilding (Lancashire County Council Bridges and Structure Manager) Councillor Nweeda Khan (Madam Mayor of Preston City Council), Lord Lieutentant Amanda Parker, Adrian Phillips (Chief Executive of Preston City Council), Mayoress (Consort of the Mayor), Gavin Hulme (Eric Wright), Councillor Matthew Brown (Leader of Preston City Council), Councillor Peter Kelly (Consort of the Mayor). | Iconic Media Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard