A brand-new footbridge over the M3, linking Bagshot and Lightwater, is now open to the public.
The Mayor of Surrey Heath, Councillor Louise Ashbery, officially opened the bridge on Wednesday 6 August, joined by representatives from National Highways and their supply chain, alongside Surrey Heath Borough Council Councillors and Officers, and Dr Al Pinkerton, MP for Surrey Heath.
This important new connection provides safe pedestrian and cycle access across the M3, improving links between local communities and key destinations such as Lightwater Country Park, Lightwater Leisure Centre, and Bagshot village.
The Mayor of Surrey Heath, Councillor Louise Ashbery said:
“I'm delighted to be opening this bridge today. I know that local residents and groups have been looking forward to this walkway being reinstated as it provides such a useful link for walkers and cyclists and I'm sure it will bring a lot of joy for many years to come.
“Many thanks to the National Highways Team and their supply chain for a successful build and installation of the bridge.”
National Highways project manager, Nick Axford, said:
“We’re thrilled to open the new and improved Bagshot Heath footbridge to the public.
“As well as our continued work to improve the M3, we are committed to looking beyond road journeys and supporting more active forms of travel, healthier lifestyles and better local connections.
“We know how important this bridge is to the community and while demolishing the previous structure caused inconvenience, the new bridge is safer, wider, stronger and more suitable for cyclists – and we hope it will be enjoyed by everyone.”