A planning, design and access statement submitted with the proposal on behalf of Translink said that a glazed pedestrian footbridge, measuring 7.8m high and 18.6m wide, will be erected if permission is approved as well as refurbished canopied waiting areas, guard rail installation, landscaping and associated services and works at the halt in Newtownabbey.
The statement said: “The need for the proposal is driven by public safety, namely the desire by Translink to significantly reduce the risk of people jumping the level crossing. It is estimated byTranslink that 1,200 people per day use the level crossing.” Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
It explained that opaque glazing will be installed into the footbridge at the upper end of the structure “in order to respect the privacy of the residents of Railway Court”. It indicated that the construction phase of the project is expected to last six months. On-site works include site clearance, foundation construction, bridge erection, canopy refurbishment and landscaping works.
“Foundation works will be undertaken over a period of two to three weeks and will include the driving of mini piles. This element of works is expected to be undertaken during the day to minimise the impact on neighbours,” the report noted. “The prefabricated bridge structure will be lifted into place over a single weekend a.
