(15 Mar 2014, 8:48 pm)aureolin wrote New bridge would have been started first time around, if it wasn't for the pathetic cabinet at the council wanting the spectacular instead of the necessary. I understand that the cosmetic side of things is important, but the bridge wouldn't have even served it's purpose, despite looking spectacular.
and it was at the expense of the relief road from Biddick Woods, through to Rainton Bridge...
All so a fancy design to be added, to compete with their neighbours from Tyneside.