Residents, community groups and historical societies believe the bridge should be retained as part of the new transport development
There has been a call to save an historic bridge in Belfast which is due to be demolished as part of the development of the new transport hub.
However, this has caused some upset among nearby residents, community groups and historical societies who believe that the bridge should be retained as part of the development.
"Firstly, we believe the current plans for the road layout, which would see the bridge removed and replaced with a new four lane road and pedestrian crossings, will lead to accidents and injuries taking place. Especially as the bridge could be used to create an underpass and walkway leading straight to the new Transport Hub, making it safer for everyone coming and going from Belfast.
Declan Hill, an architect involved with THAG, said he has developed plans that could utilise the current bridge and turn it into a gateway to Belfast that welcomes visitors from around the world to the city. "Combining this with the development of a public space where people could gather and visit bars and cafes would also be a much better introduction to our city. There would also be room for the creation of apartments and hotels above these in a desirable location.
A Translink spokesperson said: “Weavers Cross will see the creation of a new ‘city neighbourhood’, with Belfast Grand Central Station at its heart. This is an exciting transport-led regeneration project for Belfast, which will increase capacity for bus and rail infrastructure vital to transforming the city and enhancing connectivity throughout Northern Ireland and delivering green economic growth.
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