Long Eaton bridge comes down as town gets two new ones
The construction of a spectacular curved footbridge that will sweep over the Erewash Canal takes a major step forward next week – as engineers begin dismantling the old crossing that it will replace. The existing metal bridge has stood for more than a century despite being built so low that towpath users in Long Eaton risked banging their heads on it. It was nearing the end of its lifespan – and crews are set to start disassembling it on Monday […]
