Department for Infrastructure apologises to the public as it announces closure of Craigavon footbridges

Department for Infrastructure apologises to the public as it announces closure of Craigavon footbridges

The Department for Infrastructure has apologised to the public for any inconvenience following an announcement that two footbridges in Craigavon are to close.

Shock and frustration at sudden closure of Craigavon footbridges ‘for foreseeable future’

Two busy Craigavon footbridges are to be closed “for the foreseeable future” after detailed inspections uncovered structural concerns, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed. The sudden closures of the Maple Path and Parkmore footbridges from today (Thursday) has prompted both concern and anger locally. In a statement, the Department said inspections had identified issues which mean both structures have now effectively reached the…