Crawford Bridge

[Chorley Hibee]

Talk on Twitter this past day that the Crawford Bridge is to close.

That'll make games against certain teams fun if we're sharing Albion Road together.

[BILLYHIBS]

Is that the ‘ Bridge of Doom’ ?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is that the ‘ Bridge of Doom’ ?

Yup

[gbhibby]

So we are not signing a relation of Wayne Bridge then.

[Hibiza]

Talk on Twitter this past day that the Crawford Bridge is to close.

That'll make games against certain teams fun if we're sharing Albion Road together.

Why is it closing ?

[bingo70]

Why is it closing ?

Probably looking to build student housing in its place.

[HendoDelivered]

Probably looking to build student housing in its place.

How depressing if true, wouldn't even surprise me.

[raeburnhibs]

How depressing if true, wouldn't even surprise me.

why is that depressing?

[HendoDelivered]

why is that depressing?

SA are all over the place now, loads of good clubs/places etc in the town got knocked down to build them. Might be in a minority here but more students kicking about is not what I want to be seeing, Edinburgh is crawling with them as it is. So, pretty boring if what Bingo said is true, another historic bit in Edinburgh to be potentially replaced with SA 🥱🥱🥱

[bingo70]

How depressing if true, wouldn't even surprise me.

Nah, was just a joke, don’t worry.

I always say the best jokes are the ones that need explained.

[HendoDelivered]

Nah, was just a joke, don’t worry.

I always say the best jokes are the ones that need explained.

😂👍🏼

[Bridge hibs]

Talk on Twitter this past day that the Crawford Bridge is to close.

That'll make games against certain teams fun if we're sharing Albion Road together.

Thats my old Cousin, I thought he was deid 🫣

[green day]

SA are all over the place now, loads of good clubs/places etc in the town got knocked down to build them. Might be in a minority here but more students kicking about is not what I want to be seeing, Edinburgh is crawling with them as it is. So, pretty boring if what Bingo said is true, another historic bit in Edinburgh to be potentially replaced with SA 🥱🥱🥱

You don't think that building expensive accomodation means Universities can enrol more students, do you?

[Keith_M]

Is it closing permanently, or is it just for maintenance?

[Winston Ingram]

https://x.com/votebpb/status/1787973470178959562?s=61&t=WQcv92feu62WUfbidLejfg

[greenginger]

Why is it closing ?

Some council jobsworth has probably noticed a bit of rust on the steel or a bolt missing.

Once it’s been deem unsafe nobody is ever going to reverse that decision and it will be closed for ever more.

[Winston Ingram]

Some council jobsworth has probably noticed a bit of rust on the steel or a bolt missing.

Once it’s been deem unsafe nobody is ever going to reverse that decision and it will be closed for ever more.

It’s going to cause chaos with the segregation of fans.

[Billy Whizz]

It’s going to cause chaos with the segregation of fans.

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way

[Jack]

You don't think that building expensive accomodation means Universities can enrol more students, do you?

I think you'll find that because the regulations around building student accommodation* are so much less onerous than building standard housing so they are much cheaper to build and quicker to throw up.


* We're actually almost at the time of year where the students have all gone home. These accommodations will, for the next few months, be for the Councils darlings - the tourists.

[Stairway 2 7]

Has anyone seen anything from a source or is it just going off a rumour

[CMac1988]

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way

This is the way. Pleasing.

[Corstorphine Hibby]

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way

Preferably both 👍

[CockneyRebel]

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way


We could lock the Huns and the Gunts in long enough for the Spetsnaz to review the CCT for vandalism, naughty songs and racial stuff and then nick the culprits on site. We could stop the need for court appearances by birching them before they leave and then..........sorry, getting a tad carried away there.

[raeburnhibs]

I think you'll find that because the regulations around building student accommodation* are so much less onerous than building standard housing so they are much cheaper to build and quicker to throw up.


* We're actually almost at the time of year where the students have all gone home. These accommodations will, for the next few months, be for the Councils darlings - the tourists.

Hey Jack, look up Dunning Kruger will you?

[The Spaceman]

Great, we can lock Sevco, Celtic and Hearts in after 70 minutes in that case for 30 mins after full time.

[RIP]

Building student accommodation doesn't increase the amount of students in the city. It actually provides a vital public service.

Example. Both my laddies are born and bred Edinburgh but their Maw met and married a Perth lad and were schooled in Crieff. However when it became time to study, they both chose Edinburgh unis.

Private accommodation in Edinburgh is a complete ripoff. The odd nice landlord exists but most exist to squeeze exorbitant rents from parents. And dont talk to me about deposts, thats another scam.

The sooner every student can be housed in good quality, reasonably priced accommodation - the better!

[raeburnhibs]

Building student accommodation doesn't increase the amount of students in the city. It actually provides a vital public service.

Example. Both my laddies are born and bred Edinburgh but their Maw met and married a Perth lad and were schooled in Crieff. However when it became time to study, they both chose Edinburgh unis.

Private accommodation in Edinburgh is a complete ripoff. The odd nice landlord exists but most exist to squeeze exorbitant rents from parents. And dont talk to me about deposts, thats another scam.

The sooner every student can be housed in good quality, reasonably priced accommodation - the better!

Careful RIP, way too much reasonable, considered, common sense here!

[erin go bragh]

Building student accommodation doesn't increase the amount of students in the city. It actually provides a vital public service.

Example. Both my laddies are born and bred Edinburgh but their Maw met and married a Perth lad and were schooled in Crieff. However when it became time to study, they both chose Edinburgh unis.

Private accommodation in Edinburgh is a complete ripoff. The odd nice landlord exists but most exist to squeeze exorbitant rents from parents. And dont talk to me about deposts, thats another scam.

The sooner every student can be housed in good quality, reasonably priced accommodation - the better!

My last firm worked on a 70 student studio flats and they cost £330 a week to rent at Lower Gilmore Place. So hardly affordable.
On the segregation issue, is there not a big wall barrier on the corner at the old Albion bar.

[wookie70]

Really sad if it does close permanently. Not sure there is anything concrete to say it is. It does give the club the perfect opportunity to make sure away fans are the first to be inconvenienced if segregation is required. Less of the send them Sainsburys way that is where I park

[SHODAN]

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way

Inconvenience the away fans at the expense of home ones? Hah, like that'll ever happen! (except at every ground in the country except Easter Road)

[gbhibby]

If the Banana Flats can become listed buildings surely there can be a preservation order be put on the Crawford Bridge.

SAVE THE CRAWFORD.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Edinburgh Council are planning some works on the Bridge of Doom.

‘The Council is planning refurbishment works on Crawford Bridge this summer to carry out structural steel repairs and repainting (colour suggestions welcome https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png).

‘The bridge is used as an exit route for away fans coming out of Hibs' stadium at Easter Road and so the work will be carried out between football seasons starting on a date to be confirmed in June.’

[Stairway 2 7]

Edinburgh Council are planning some works on the Bridge of Doom.

‘The Council is planning refurbishment works on Crawford Bridge this summer to carry out structural steel repairs and repainting (colour suggestions welcome https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png).

‘The bridge is used as an exit route for away fans coming out of Hibs' stadium at Easter Road and so the work will be carried out between football seasons starting on a date to be confirmed in June.’


😆 so utter nonsense then, close thread 🤣

[Joe6-2]

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way

There will be less of them anyway

[Ronniekirk]

I will cross that bridge when we come to it But have fond memories dating back to the late 60 s

[Waxy]

When was the bridge actually built?

[Allant1981]

When was the bridge actually built?

1920 something I think, sure I read about it before

[Victor]

I think you'll find that because the regulations around building student accommodation* are so much less onerous than building standard housing so they are much cheaper to build and quicker to throw up.


* We're actually almost at the time of year where the students have all gone home. These accommodations will, for the next few months, be for the Councils darlings - the tourists.

This is true. Examples being Mayfield Road being closed northbound for over two years so they can construct hideous ‘student’ flats on a postage stamp. Then the demolition of Northfield House to construct ‘student’ flats far away from any University or College. It would appear that planning regulations are waived when a construction company says they are building flats for students. It will be interesting to see how many are used for their intended purpose. I also find it odd that despite Edinburgh having a housing emergency this appears to be the predominant construction project at this time.

[BonnieFitbaTeam]

This is true. Examples being Mayfield Road being closed northbound for over two years so they can construct hideous ‘student’ flats on a postage stamp. Then the demolition of Northfield House to construct ‘student’ flats far away from any University or College. It would appear that planning regulations are waived when a construction company says they are building flats for students. It will be interesting to see how many are used for their intended purpose. I also find it odd that despite Edinburgh having a housing emergency this appears to be the predominant construction project at this time.


Is that at the old cop shop?

[SON OF PADDY]

We’ll just have to lock the away fans in for a bit, or send them down Sainsburys way


Just keep them in the stadium for 30 minutes, as lots of Hibs fans like me park in Sainsburys car park. 😉

[SON OF PADDY]

Is that at the old cop shop?


Aye,it's been a pain in the arse.

[Victor]

Is that at the old cop shop?

Yes. The flats are totally out of keeping with existing buildings in the area and should never have been allowed. I cannot imagine that an application for normal flats would have been approved. Particularly when you see how many problems they have encountered during construction and the impact on the neighbouring properties.

[BonnieFitbaTeam]

Yes. The flats are totally out of keeping with existing buildings in the area and should never have been allowed. I cannot imagine that an application for normal flats would have been approved. Particularly when you see how many problems they have encountered during construction and the impact on the neighbouring properties.


I suppose in a very general sense the location is logical in that it's right next to the KB, however, it's a tiny footprint and I'd imagine building over the burn must have come with significant problems too. The road being closed for two years as well.....jeez!

[Victor]

I suppose in a very general sense the location is logical in that it's right next to the KB, however, it's a tiny footprint and I'd imagine building over the burn must have come with significant problems too. The road being closed for two years as well.....jeez!

Definitely. Because they restricted the flow of the burn it caused flooding on Craigmillar Park GC. Works carried out on the golf course form part of the flood defences for the Braid Burn, so the construction impacted on that. When you take in the problems they have had with methane gas emissions and archaeological finds, you have to wonder how any of it was allowed.

[Winston Ingram]

Edinburgh Council are planning some works on the Bridge of Doom.

‘The Council is planning refurbishment works on Crawford Bridge this summer to carry out structural steel repairs and repainting (colour suggestions welcome https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png).

‘The bridge is used as an exit route for away fans coming out of Hibs' stadium at Easter Road and so the work will be carried out between football seasons starting on a date to be confirmed in June.’


Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

[superfurryhibby]

This is true. Examples being Mayfield Road being closed northbound for over two years so they can construct hideous ‘student’ flats on a postage stamp. Then the demolition of Northfield House to construct ‘student’ flats far away from any University or College. It would appear that planning regulations are waived when a construction company says they are building flats for students. It will be interesting to see how many are used for their intended purpose. I also find it odd that despite Edinburgh having a housing emergency this appears to be the predominant construction project at this time.

That closure for that length of time is a disgrace. One of the main arterial routes into the city. Looks like the new structure going up is just starting too (there is one phase completed and now has students) it will be a long time before the road opens northbound.

When the railway was operational then it would have been a rail initiative to maintain the bridge. Obviously that line has been unused for a good number of years, I wonder who has responsibility for it's maintenance now

[Keith_M]

Edinburgh Council are planning some works on the Bridge of Doom.

‘The Council is planning refurbishment works on Crawford Bridge this summer to carry out structural steel repairs and repainting (colour suggestions welcome https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t57/1/16/1f609.png).

‘The bridge is used as an exit route for away fans coming out of Hibs' stadium at Easter Road and so the work will be carried out between football seasons starting on a date to be confirmed in June.’



Good news.

:aok:

[Suburban Hibby]

Think there will be more than a bit of resistance at any attempt to do away with the BW memorials on it.

No consultation with local councillors.