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A new road bridge over the River Ribble could still be built – but only if the government stumps up most of the cash for the long-dreamt-of structure.
The bridge has long been floated as a possibility as part of a vision to create an uninterrupted dual carriageway between the A582 at Cuerden and the M55 at Bartle, via the Penwortham bypass – which would funnel traffic making that journey away from Preston city centre and the surrounding area and so reducing congestion.
A spokesperson for the authority said: “A new River Ribble crossing remains an aspiration and a feasibility study was undertaken, funded by the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal. A new crossing is feasible, but the scale of the cost would require substantial funding from central government. We continue to monitor funding opportunities, as and when they become available.”
The uncertainty surrounding the scheme was a key point of contention in last year’s public inquiry into plans to build 1,100 homes on the Pickering’s Farm site in Penwortham, with South Ribble Borough Council leader Paul Foster declaring that the sprawling development should not go ahead unless or until the A582 is dualled.
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