The new Footbridge at the level crossing by Sutherlands Way in Chandler’s Ford has now opened to the public.
I walked on the footbridge yesterday with my son and marvelled at the beauty of this architecture. The footbridge was open to the public last Friday.
(My son insisted this event in Chandler’s Ford was more important than what happened in the USA on that day.)
From Sutherlands Way:
It’s good to see the stepped footbridge is also fitted with wheeling ramps for bicycles.
On the bridge, both sides are pretty high, so you couldn’t see the train coming. It would be quite difficult to jump from the bridge.
In the evening, these lights would be very helpful:
In less than 3 minutes, you can easily get to Valley Park.
You could still see the old footpath in Chandler’s Ford in this picture:
Once we crossed the bridge, we found the path towards Valley Park a bit muddy.
Slowly from this path you’ll see the beauty of Valley Park.
A few weeks ago:
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Looks very good Janet (have to agree with your son far more important than that “other ” event) and safer. Having worked on the railway I went to 2 occasions when somebody stepped in front of a train; not a pretty sight. Valley Park looks a nice peaceful area. Once upon a time a younger Roger would’ve been playing in that which was all part of the Knight Wood.
I agree that from the safety point of view this is good but it is quite an eyesore in an otherwise attractive part of Chandler’s Ford. I wonder if a safe crossing could have been constructed with rather less ugly ironwork.