The Environment Agency is opposing plans for a spectacular new footbridge over the River Irwell due to the ‘absence of an acceptable flood risk assessment’. In February, Bury Council published plans for the new bridge at Milltown Street in Radcliffe.
The original bridge in the area was badly damaged by high water levels in the River Irwell in December 2015. The structure has been out of service since that time with one span of the bridge removed for public safety.
Experts do not think it is practicable to repair the existing bridge and Bury Council said it is looking to provide an alternative river crossing just to the north of the existing bridge for pedestrians and cyclists. But this week, the Environment Agency gave its response to the plan.
