Canal Footbridge Removed

Friday 4th. Jan. 2013 at 11.30am. the footbridge across the canal from Convent View to Convent Road was removed to make way for one of the 3 new pedestrian bridges which will be constructed across the canal this year.

The footbridge which has spanned the canal since 1935

A crane lifts the bridge in one move.

Dropped on Convent Road - ready for dismantling.

Where the bridge used to be.