New functions are still being added to Willemsoord; therefore, it is important to provide good and safe access to the site. The new bicycle and pedestrian bridge strengthens the connection between the Stadshart and Willemsoord. The movable bicycle and pedestrian bridge has been constructed between the Francien de Zeeuwpromenade on Zuidstraat and the Willemsoord quay near the De Kampanje theatre and the Rescue Museum. The existing embankment along the Francien de Zeeuwpromenade (Flaneerkade) has been modified so that pedestrians and cyclists can comfortably reach Willemsoord and vice versa.
In the next phase, the pedestrian crossing over Weststraat connecting to the Francien de Zeeuwpromenade can be modified. The crossing is currently only for pedestrians. Cyclists will therefore still have to dismount until they reach Willemsoord. As soon as the crossing has been modified for cyclists—as the current schedule indicates this will take place in the first quarter of this year—the first section of the promenade and the Nieuwe Brug can also be used by cyclists.
The construction of the new bicycle and pedestrian bridge was necessary because the number of destinations at Willemsoord is increasing. The new bridge is centrally located on the route and connects to the existing crossing from the provincial route.
In the next phase, the pedestrian crossing over Weststraat connecting to the Francien de Zeeuwpromenade will be modified. The crossing is currently for walkers only. Cyclists will therefore still have to dismount until they reach Willemsoord. As soon as the crossing has been modified for cyclists—as the schedule currently indicates this will take place in the first quarter of next year—the first section of the promenade and the Nieuwe Brug can also be used by cyclists.
The image shows in blue how the new route is taking shape. The bridge is the essential connection/link in this.
The construction of the new bicycle and pedestrian bridge was necessary because the number of destinations at Willemsoord is increasing. The new bridge is centrally located on the route and connects to the existing crossing from the provincial route.
In the next phase, the pedestrian crossing over Weststraat connecting to the Francien de Zeeuwpromenade will be modified. The crossing is currently for walkers only. Cyclists will therefore still have to dismount until they reach Willemsoord. As soon as the crossing has been modified for cyclists—as the schedule currently indicates this will take place in the first quarter of next year—the first section of the promenade and the Nieuwe Brug can also be used by cyclists.
The image shows in blue how the new route is taking shape. The bridge is the essential connection/link in this.
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