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  • Lincoln level crossings

    We want to build two footbridges over the level crossings at Lincoln High Street and Brayford Wharf to reduce the risk of misuse and improve pedestrian flows

  • Lincoln High St crossing photo

    Future plans

    Lincoln city centre is divided by two level crossings. They are there to protect safety but we know they can be frustrating. Most people use the crossings properly but we regularly see people running around lowering barriers or even climbing over them. This is incredibly dangerous and the misuse at these crossings needs to be urgently addressed.

  • The plans

    The level crossings are already the highest-safety design available and it is impossible to close them without the proposed east-west road link. Therefore, we are developing designs for two new footbridges which will:

    • Reduce the risk of misuse by separating pedestrians and rail traffic
    • Reduce pedestrian congestion
    • Improve pedestrian flow around the city


    We are being advised by the City of Lincoln Council, Lincolnshire County Council, University of Lincoln, Lincoln Business Improvement Group and the Brayford Trust.
    Proposed designs for the Brayford bridge were released in October 2012. Further discussions and design is being completed on the High Street proposals.

    Why footbridges

    We explored many alternative options:

    • Construction of an underpass would require significant diversion of utilities infrastructure and would be very disruptive; a bridge is more desirable for personal safety reasons
    • A combined vehicle/pedestrian bridge would require demolition of several buildings and would block views of the Cathedral
    • The old rail diversion has been redeveloped, and diverting the railway would have a negative social and economic impact on Lincoln
     

    Design

    Award-winning and highly respected architects have been appointed to develop appropriate design solutions for each crossing; Panter Hudspith Architects on High Street and Stem Architects on Brayford Wharf.

    The bridge at Brayford has been designed to reflect its location along side the University buildings, surrounding offices and Brayford Pool as well as the heritage of the site. Construction will be managed to take into account all flooding and environmental considerations.

    • Relocation of the swan jetty is being progressed both Brayford Trust and the RSPB
    • A lift is provided at each side of the bridge, capable of carrying mobility scooters and pushchairs
    • Cyclists are free to continue to use the highway. In addition a cycle “gully” will be provided to help take cycles over the bridge

    The proposed footbridges would be fully accessible 24 hours a day. Design work so far indicates a combination of stairs and lifts will be the best way to achieve this.

    Have your say

    We want the residents and businesses of Lincoln and visitors to the city to guide and influence this project.

    Email us at LincolnConsultation@networkrail.co.uk or write to:

    Lincoln Consultation
    Network Rail
    Peterborough Crescent House
    WH Smith Mews, off Thorpe Road
    Peterborough
    Cambridgeshire
    PE3 6AL

    Consultation on the Brayford designs closes on Monday 5 November 2012.

     
     

  • Image gallery

    Lincoln CCTV1
     

    An example of misuse at Lincoln High Street - a pedestrian lifts the barriers

    Lincoln CCTV2
     

    An example of misuse at Lincoln High Street – boy runs across as barriers come down

    Brayford - design considerations
     

    Design considerations for the Brayford crossing

    Brayford - early layout
     

    Early design concept for Brayford Wharf level crossing

    High Street - design considerations
     

    Design considerations for the High Street crossing

     
    High Street - early layout
     

    Early design concept for Lincoln High Street level crossing

    New image - large
     

    Proposed bridge at Brayford level crossing viewed from the University campus

    Render - large
     

    Possible render colour for proposed bridge at Brayford level crossing

    Vision corridor - large
     

    Proposed bridge at Brayford level crossing viewed against the cathedral

    Wagamama bridge - large
     

    Proposed bridge at Brayford level crossing viewed from across Brayford Pool