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Repairs to the Boleside Road footbridge are underway

The footbridge is held in high regard by those who have frequented it over the years, not least because of its fascinating backstory. ....

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Engineers answer SOS call to rescue symbolic railway structure


Engineers answer SOS call to rescue symbolic railway structure
An iconic railway bridge which dates back to the early 20th century is set to gain a new lease of life.
From:
12 March 2021
Historical Railways Estate (HRE) has answered a call for help from Scottish Borders Council to come up with a plan to repair Boleside Road footbridge and make it safe for the public to use again.
The local authority closed the former railway structure, which carries a footpath across the former Selkirk Branch near Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, at the turn of the year after raising concerns over its condition and instigated an ownership search. ....

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