A new bridge has been opened in Highbridge, giving walkers easier access between Isleport and the centre of the town.
A wooden bridge has been constructed on the pathway between Isleport Road and Springfield Road.
“The old bridge over the ditch was a rail sleeper and it had collapsed, making the footpath unusable,” Ian Jenkins, the neighbourood watch co-ordinator for Isleport Lane, told Burnham-On-Sea.com.
“We’re delighted with the job the County Council has done in creating a proper bridge here and thank County Councillor John Woodman for all his help in getting this completed.”
Cllr Woodman told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “The people living around here have been waiting a long time for this bridge to be built.”
“One of the first things I did when I was elected was to push for it and fortunately I managed to get it done within a few weeks.”
Our photos show Cllr John Woodman with local residents Ian Jenkins, Jenny Jordan and Willow the dog at the new bridge and, top, clearing the path
