Leeds New Line Listing Lane Bridge - Liversedge, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 42.886 W 001° 41.334
30U E 586526 N 5952584
This railroad bridge carried the Heaton Lodge and Wortley Railway which opened in 1900. Because this was a late date for railways in the UK it became known as the Leeds New Line.
Waymark Code: WMQ3Y8
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/14/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The line was owned by the London and North Western Railway. Due to a switch to road usage after the Second World War the line became under used. Passenger services ceased in the 1950s with full closure in stages between 1960 and 1990. link

The Spen Ringway
In In 2007 a 3.3 kilometres (2.1 mi) section of the line was converted into a 'rails to trails' cycle and walking route between two primary schools. This route is close to and runs parallel with another such route, The Spen Valley Greenway.

The bridge has engineering brick arches and masonry spandrels.

SUSTRANS map
SUSTRANS "the sustainable transport charity - works on practical projects to encourage people to walk, cycle and use public transport in order to reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects. 5,000 miles of our flagship project, the National Cycle Network, were officially opened in June 2000, we will increase this to 10,000 miles by 2005". This web document has a map of both the Spen Ringway and the Spen Valley Greenway.
Bridge Type: Girder

Bridge Usage: Pedestrian

Moving Bridge: This bridge is static (has no moving pieces)

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