Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the new Moylinn East pedestrian and cycle bridge in Craigavon will give more people an excellent reason to leave their car behind for local journeys.

The new £750,000 bridge restores a key active travel link for the public and replaces an original structure which provided pedestrian access over the Lake Road dual carriageway between Tullygally roundabout and Lake roundabout.

The previous bridge was removed in March 2023 after inspections deemed it was beyond economic repair.

The new crossing reinstates an important active travel link across Lake Road between South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon City Park and Rushmere Shopping Centre. It also strengthens a key section of the National Cycling Network and supports the Department’s commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible active travel options.

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is joined by pupils from Drumgor PS, Tullygally PS and St Anthony’s PS at the official opening of the new Moylinn pedestrian and cycle bridge, Craigavon. Picture: Department for Infrastructure

placeholder image — Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is joined by pupils from Drumgor PS, Tullygally PS and St Anthony’s PS at the official opening of the new Moylinn pedestrian and cycle bridge, Craigavon. Picture: Department for Infrastructure

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At the bridge’s official opening, Minister Kimmins said it provides the community, visitors and local school children with a “superb” pedestrian and cycle link across Lake Road to the Craigavon Lakes and nearby leisure facilities.

"Creating cleaner and greener travel options is one of my department’s seven Foundations for a Better Future, and this bridge demonstrates my ongoing commitment to walking, wheeling and cycling. Schemes such as this provide excellent healthy and environmentally friendly transport choices for people who wish to leave the car behind for some of their shorter local journeys.

"I would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation whilst the project was completed.”

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is joined by Deputy Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Jessica Johnston plus contractors, consultants, DFI staff, local reps and pupils from Drumgor PS, Tullygally PS and St Anthony’s PS at the official opening of the new Moylinn pedestrian and cycle bridge, Craigavon. Picture: Department for Infrastructure.

Along with the bridge works, upgrades are progressing along the Black Paths network, including sections between St Anthony’s Church and the new bridge, and from South Lake Leisure Centre to Drumgor Centre, continuing to the Curly Wurly Bridge.