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New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Mon 10 Jul, 2017 8:42 am
by wardclan
Anyone know anything about the recent proposals to build new bridges / cycle routes at Hertford basin / artists impressions / links would be appreciated

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Mon 10 Jul, 2017 1:02 pm
by Steve
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Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Mon 10 Jul, 2017 1:32 pm
by Golden
Thanks for posting the drawings Steve, from what I can see it looks like they're eliminating the steps and widening to make the bridges more wheelchair/cycle friendly? Looks a good improvement and I hope they manage it quickly when approved as the recent works on the long bridge across the weir took ages.

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Mon 10 Jul, 2017 1:46 pm
by codek2
has anyone ever considered making this a road?

join up the leisure centre to mead lane - it would reduce town centre traffic, and solve the old cross problems . Sorted! then we get the bypass too and utopia is restored :)

im sure it has been considered and written off for some reason or another?

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Tue 11 Jul, 2017 5:34 am
by wardclan
I presume you don't live in a flat enjoying the wonderful views of the common . Thanks Steve for the drawings .....

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Tue 11 Jul, 2017 5:59 am
by wardclan
Oh and Steve where can I find the info you have given ? Do you have a link ? Cheers

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Tue 11 Jul, 2017 9:02 am
by codek2
for the better good and all that...

But seriously, why would it need to be any higher than the foot bridges?

potentially it could be one-way (out of hartham) to reduce traffic. it doesnt need to be a huge thing.

It's such an obvious idea, I assume it must have been discarded in the past for some reason or another - it's that why i'm looking for??

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Tue 11 Jul, 2017 11:27 am
by Steve
wardclan wrote:Oh and Steve where can I find the info you have given ? Do you have a link ? Cheers
https://publicaccess.eastherts.gov.uk/o ... 3YTGLGZK00

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Tue 11 Jul, 2017 3:23 pm
by wardclan
Cheers Steve had a good look and I think it's a great idea . I believe it can only benefit cyclists ,pedestrians and residents of the waterfront and elder court as it will enhance the area through improved landscaping and safer for all to use .... Good stuff !

Re: New bridges at Hertford basin

Posted: Thu 20 Jul, 2017 2:36 pm
by HertfordEastEnd
I live down there at Elder Court and am looking forward to it. I hope they will be of better quality or duration than what is there at present as it is very depressing to see something fixed, and then smashed and out of action for weeks at a time.

I am not in favour of the suggestion above about a new road! Please no!