A new bridge should be built and it should include a road.

At the moment the Fen Road level-crossing is sometimes closed for 20 minutes continuously. This prevents emergency services from reaching a critical incident leading to potential loss of life. This imposes a serious negative discrimination against the communities at the north end of Fen Road. A new road bridge is required if the council is to meet its equalities responsibility to this community.

Furthermore, a road bridge will improve access for this community to the new services and facilities, and deliver employment opportunities to this deprived area.

Addition of this road connection will additionally allow permanent closure of the level crossing. This is in line with Network Rail's policies to improve railway safety. Reduction of through traffic on Fen Road West of the level crossing would be a great benefit to the proposed Chisholm Trail walking and cycling route in this area.