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A14 Port of Felixstowe Road Footbridge
A14 Port of Felixstowe Road Footbridge
- Status
- Completed
- Located in
- Area 6
- Scheme type
- Other
The Project
The new bridge was officially opened by Mrs Ann Rodwell, Mayor of Felixstowe, on 28 June 2006. Landscaping will be carried out in Autumn 2006.
Work to construct a new landmark footbridge over the A14 Port of Felixstowe Road, Suffolk, between Dockspur Roundabout (J60) and Port of Felixstowe Roundabout (J61) finished in June 2006. The bridge was officially opened on 28 June by Mrs Ann Rodwell, Mayor of Felixstowe.
The work was carried out alongside the carriageway and involved earthworks and construction of the foundations. During this work there were narrow lanes and a 40 mph speed limit on both carriageways of the A14, for the safety of drivers and construction workers, with occasional off-peak lane closures.
The footbridge was assembled in a lay-by beside the A14, followed by a weekend closure of the A14 to allow the footbridge to be installed. Unobtrusive lighting has been installed and landscaping work will be carried out in the Autumn.
The new bridge provides a safe crossing point for pedestrians and wheelchair users. It will also provide an important link between the residential areas of Felixstowe and the commercial and leisure facilities to the west, together with allowing for future provision of a cycle route.
The new footbridge is silver-grey, as voted by members of the public who attended the draft orders exhibitions in May.
