Comments on: Scarborough Bridge upgrade: photos and notes, as work begins

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:16:15 +0000

I went past it today Mark, and was a bit concerned that the stonework I thought was being removed by now isn’t all removed yet (going by the info on scheduled works posted on the noticeboard). But perhaps I’ve misunderstood. Anyway, like you, keen for it to open on time.

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:12:32 +0000

Thanks for your comment Kate. I wasn’t sure how many people do go up to Lendal rather than try to push/lift bikes over the bridge. I have crossed the bridge occasionally with my bike, but only at quieter times of day.

Had a nice chat on one occasion with a couple a little bit older than me, both on bikes, only one of them could manage the whole thing of pushing/lifting bikes up the steps. The old pedestrian deck hasn’t been fit for purpose for a long time.

When the new one goes in I can imagine it being rather congested to start with, with many people perhaps cycling back and forth across it just for the sheer joy of being able to do so.

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 18:59:07 +0000

Hi Helen, yes, I think it has been quite frustrating for anyone who relies on the bridge to see some of the comments from people who aren’t familiar with it at all.

Thanks for your positive comments about my ‘old’ website design.

By: Lisa @YorkStories

Lisa @YorkStories — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 18:48:26 +0000

Thank you Ludger, really nice to read this. Have to admit that I don’t seem to have the same interest I used to have in grappling with the technicalities/coding, so would rather not spend huge amounts of time on a massive revamp.

By: Ludger Wilmott

Ludger Wilmott — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 14:25:01 +0000

Please resist the urge to change your website just because it’s five years old. The appearance of your site is clean and looks as fresh today as it ever did.

By: Kate Hymans

Kate Hymans — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:00:11 +0000

As somebody who cycles across Lendal Bridge and then down to the riverside rather than get my bike onto Scarborough Bridge, I am really looking forward to the new access. I am sure there are lots of other people who use Lendal Bridge, with all its traffic, because Scarborough is so difficult who will welcome the new bridge and the chance to avoid all the vehicles in the future.