Proposed Clifton to Beeston Foot and Cycle Bridge

In October 2006 the City Council submitted an expression of interest to the cycling charity Sustrans as part of their “Connect2” project competing for a single grant of £50 million from the National Lottery Peoples Millions. Sustrans Connect2 projects must overcome barriers between communities and help them move around in a more sustainable way, for example by walking and cycling more often especially for local journeys.

River Trent: Proposed Clifton to Beeston Foot and Cycle Bridge -Tell us  your views (PDF)

Our idea is to build a foot and cycle bridge across the River Trent between Clifton and Beeston, just downstream of Beeston Weir.
To give people in Clifton a chance to tell us what they think about the idea we are holding a number of exhibitions on the following dates. We are also planning to hold a number of exhibitions at Beeston in June.

27th April 9.00 am – 7.30 pm. @ Clifton library Southchurch Drive
28th April 9.00 am – 3.00 pm @ Clifton Market Southchurch Drive
30th April 9.00 am – 6.30 pm @ Cornerstone Building Southchurch Drive

Why do we want to build the bridge?

• To help move sustainable transport forward (walking and cycling)
• To support Local Transport Plan objectives, for example reduce congestion, improve accessibility, improve road safety, improve air quality and quality of life
• To help encourage people to cycle and walk more often, more of the time
• To provide an important cycling and walking link for both commuting and recreation
• To build on the existing cycling and walking infrastructure including the Big Track, Trent Valley Way and Route 6 of the National Cycle Network

If Sustrans are successful in their bid to the National Lottery, the bridge would start to be built in 2008 and be opened in 2010. We think this is a really exciting idea but nothing has been finalised as yet and we do need to hear what people have to say on both sides of the river. Why not come along to any of the exhibitions and find out more.
If you require any further information please contact either John Lee on 01159156078 john.lee@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or Jenny Kukan on 01159156510 jenni.kukan@nottinghamcity.gov.uk