Inspection of Leeds city centre bridge to be carried out after 'ongoing complaints for years'
‘The lighting on the bridge hasn't worked in absolutely ages and the floor plates are in quite a bad state’
Inspection work is set to be carried out on a Leeds city centre bridge after “ongoing complaints for years”.
The inspection will take place on Knight’s Way Bridge near the Royal Armouries over the next four weeks, after which it will be decided what work needs to be undertaken.
Councillor for the Hunslet and Riverside ward, Paul Wray, said: “The lighting on the bridge hasn't worked in absolutely ages and the floor plates are in quite a bad state, meaning that they don't have proper grip. Or at least that's our opinion as the council.”
He said that there have been “ongoing complaints for years” about the two matters from residents.
It comes following reports of an increase of anti-social behaviour in the vicinity around the bridge earlier this year.
Cllr Wray also shared a message from the agent who will be carrying out the inspection, which said: “This inspection will be undertaken by a small-span bridge specialist at Mason Clark Associates.
“We anticipate that the inspection will be completed within the next four weeks, following which a programme of any necessary works will be developed based on the findings.
“Progress to date has been hindered by the limited historical and asset information available for the structure. This has necessitated additional scoping and appointment of a specialist consultant to ensure an appropriate and compliant inspection approach.
“We will provide a further update once the inspection has been completed and the outcomes reviewed.”