Banana Bridge Demolition Sparks Outcry

A beloved 50-year-old footbridge in Yate, nicknamed the “banana bridge,” is set for demolition in early June after the council deemed repairs too costly—millions to fix, just 150k to tear it down. No replacement is planned; instead, a new crossing at nearby traffic lights is under consideration, sparking outrage among locals, especially seniors and students who rely on it daily. Commutes could add 10 minutes each way, and many were blindsided by the news, learning only through rumors. The council insists the bridge is unsafe and costly to maintain, but residents are calling it a disaster and demanding transparency. A public consultation is promised before any final decisions, while Kennedy Way will be closed for demolition from Friday, June 5th, at 8 PM until Monday, June 8th, at 6 AM. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ccb9b73a332c50f9