Bowstring Bridge demolition work is over
Scaffolding erected for the demolition of the Bowstring Bridge has been removed.
The controversial decision by Leicester City Council to remove the bridge to make way for De Montfort University's new swimming pool was met by a number of public protests.
Work to remove the bridge has now finished. It means pedestrians and cars are able to use Western Boulevard - where the bridge stood.
A city council spokesman said: "Work at the Bowstring Bridge site is now complete, and Western Boulevard has reopened to traffic as normal."
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by Daniel, Leicester
Monday, December 14 2009, 9:44AM
“D, Leicestershire - could you post me the link then please, because I have checked several times through the L.C.C planning apps database and nothing comes up! perhaps its the way i am searching it huh!”
by D, Leicestershire
Friday, December 11 2009, 3:54PM
“Look at the planning applications database on the city council's website.”
by Daniel, Leicester
Friday, December 11 2009, 2:44PM
“In which case Karen of the Bowstring, I told you sosville. reveal your source for the news this morning, and C, West End can reveal the new approved building plans to do anything with the land! simple.”
by Dodgite, Braunstone
Friday, December 11 2009, 2:32PM
“Woohoo finally!!! Hopefully this will reduce the traffic on Narb Rd in the morning!! What a pain it has been over the last few weeks.”
by Matt, Leicester
Friday, December 11 2009, 2:03PM
“C has a very good point, Daniel. Karen specifically says that 'It was reported on the news this morning'. Which news? Is there a credible source that she - or indeed anyone who saw the same story - can link to? I'm honestly interested in seeing that report.”