£1.1 Million Exeter Bridge Plan Faces Backlash Over Costs and Need
Exeter’s proposed £1.1 million bridge plan is under fire for its cost and necessity, sparking heated discussions among locals.
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Exeter: The proposed new bridge at Exeter Quay is stirring up conversation. Readers are sharing their thoughts in the comments. This bridge will replace the old one, removed nearly seven years ago due to safety issues.
Devon County Council has submitted plans for a 27-meter long, 3.4-meter wide steel bridge. It will connect the Riverside Cafe and Samuel Jones pub, fitting in with the look of Exeter Quay.
If approved, construction could start this summer and finish by autumn. The bridge will be for both pedestrians and cyclists, linking the riverside path to Exeter Quay.
One reader expressed surprise at the timeline and budget, saying it’s shocking to spend so much for a busy area. Another shared their experience with the old bridge, which was deemed safe before it was shut down and removed.
Some commenters suggest the new bridge should be for pedestrians only, while others question the need for multiple bridges in the same area. Concerns about the cost and logic of the project are common among locals.
What do you think about the Exeter Quay bridge plans? Join the conversation below!