Guernsey Ports will soon be installing stainless steel cables to prevent people from walking underneath the St Peter Port harbour structure.
‘Public safety is our highest priority, and a recent annual survey of the nine-span bridge has highlighted that there is an increasing risk to the public if they attempt to access beneath it.
‘Due to its age, the bridge is deteriorating at an accelerated rate, and enhanced condition and load monitoring of the structure is continuing,’ said Doug Wright, Ports commercial manager.
‘This monitoring will continue until a repair or replacement has been completed. The repair of the bridge has been included in the Government Work Plan and the Ports team is working with the relevant States Committees to help develop an options appraisal to inform the project’s next steps.’
Signage is already in place, but the additional measures were deemed necessary following a recent inspection.
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