Recently we have seen the construction of a new bridge over the River Beal at Shaw, Oldham. A contribution from the Society and the perseverance of our local inspector, Martin Riley, ensured that a new steel bridge was constructed to replace a timber structure which had been the subject of vandalism in the past. The footpath is close to Shaw station and planned improvements to the footpath include modifying the existing steps and, we hope, replacement of a substandard subway by an at-grade crossing of the new Metrolink line.

The photographs show the situation in recent years on a PNFS walk (above) and the new bridge under construction by Environmental Fieldwork Ltd (below).

The handover took place on Thursday March 11th. The photograph below shows, left to right, Councillor John Hall - Shaw & Crompton Parish Council, Martin Riley - PNFS Inspector, Sally Fletcher - Oldham Council Rights of Way, and Clarke Rogerson, PNFS Chairman.