Works completed at vandalised footbridge in Barnsley

Cllr James Higginbottom at Intake Bridge.

Intake Bridge, which links Lundhill and Cortonwood in Barnsley, was targeted by vandals last May.

In June this year, Cllr James Higginbottom (Wombwell, Labour) told the Local Democracy Service that funding had already been secured for the replacement, however, difficulties (finding a contractor, supply chain issues, etc) delayed the process.

Works, therefore, could only start a couple of weeks ago but the bridge is now open.

Intake Bridge is open again - after more than a year of it being shut due to safety concerns.

Cllr Higginbottom said: “I am very pleased to report that the replacement bridge over Lundhill Canal has now been installed and is open to the public.

“This is a hugely positive development and means that residents can access the canal paths once again.

“My thanks to all of the teams and contractors involved in making this happen and to the residents for their continued patience and understanding over the last year.”