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You can still access the Hurn Road bridge. There's a temporary path that goes from the Lincoln Road bridge. You can see the route in this photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aebrookes/49006484007/in/album-72157676481607268/ and a map of routes around the work area here...
Some more photos taken today on my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aebrookes/sets/72157676481607268
Loads of working going on across the project this morning. My first proper opportunity to see the opened new Cock Lane bridge. Work ongoing to open the ramp sections.
Work to...
Some more photos from today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aebrookes/albums/72157676481607268
Most of the metalwork for the new Cock Lane foot/cycle bridge is in but still some work to do before it opens. The road surface of the former Hurn Road route under the A15 has been removed.
Hoping...
Some new photos from today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aebrookes/albums/72157676481607268
Changes since my last visit:
Old route of Hurn Road under A15 closed, new route open.
Cock Lane footbridge closed and work to remove temporary section underway. Work on a section ongoing this morning...
A few new photos from today added to my album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/aebrookes/sets/72157676481607268
I'm a little unsure what the new concrete foundation pads being built alongside the Lincoln Road bridge are for. I'd appreciate if anyone can confirm. My theory is that perhaps this is...
I was passing so visited again today. The Cock Lane footbridge has now reopened with the ramp removed and the new temporary span and stairs erected. All looks rather good to say it is only a temporary structure.
The 132 kV power lines feel rather close. I'm wondering if the nearest line is...
Yes, that's where the two tracks, Up Diveunder and Down Diveunder, will pass beneath the A15. The road you see is being diverted but they'll be a bridleway alongside the new railway line through the bridge.
Had a look around again today. The Cock Lane footbridge is now closed temporarily, with work to remove the ramp on the western side appearing to be starting this afternoon. According to the notice the footpath will reopen next Sunday. Temporary steps have been built to replace the ramp.
The...
Yes, this is going to be a buried culvert with the Down Stamford above. Behind the industrial units is going to be a permanent maintenance access track for NR and others. I imagine they'll also be using the area behind the units for utility diversions. North of the footbridge where land is...
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