Dawlish Discussion

Work is due to start this month on the new footbridge for Dawlish railway station as part of a £1m improvement project.

The new bridge will be made from plastic, as the existing steel footbridge has been badly corroded by the harsh marine weather conditions. The timber decking has rotted and the protective paintwork has broken down.

Preparatory work will begin this month, and the existing bridge will be removed on 7 October, with the new footbridge being installed on 14 October. Completion for the whole scheme is expected to be at the end of November.

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I am very disappointed to read that the bridge is going to be painted grey, what could be more boring?! This is a seaside town, it should be bright and welcoming, Torquay has managed to put a bit of colour into its bridge, so why can't we?  I suppose the grey colour will at least complement the equally dull viaduct bridge.