CLEETHORPES VISIT BECKONS FOR PRIME MINISTER AS FOOTBRIDGE NEARS COMPLETION

The main structure of the footbridge has now been installed

CLEETHORPES can expect a visit this winter from the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

It is almost certain that he will be invited to cut the ribbon at the formal opening of the new Suggitts Lane railway crossing footbridge soon after it is completion which could be before Christmas.

After handshakes with civic and railway companies dignitaries - plus Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers - he will then walk across the bridge to chat with residents on both sides.

The bridge will be wheelchair-friendly and provide superb views across the Estuary and Chapman's Pond. 

Before becoming PM, one of Johnson's political pledges - prompted by Mr Vickers - was to get the bridge built in order to pacify residents when the railway authorities closed the previous pedestrian crossing. 

The bridge is a feat of engineering excellence

Views over Chapman's Pond - with all its wildlife - will be exceptional