Work is getting under way to repair a pedestrian bridge in Saxilby, Lincolnshire, which has been repeatedly attacked by vandals. The swing bridge, currently unsuitable for the disabled, prams or pushchairs, is the main route over Fossdyke canal.
A number of organisations including British Waterways and Groundwork Lincolnshire are refurbishing the bridge and making it more accessible.
The revamp, due to be completed in April, is costing �90,000.
Catherine Buckley, senior landscape architect, said: "There have been some problems with anti-social behaviour.
"In particular people are worried about mooring their barges here and we wanted to improve the safety of the site for tourists and residents.
"People were really concerned about the access. The railway side of the bridge in particular is very steep when you come off the bridge.
Attracting visitors
"People were saying it was slippery and dangerous and was deterring people from using it if they had buggies or wheelchairs."
A new barbecue and picnic area is also being built near the Sun Inn.
Chris Hewiss, of the Saxilby Local History Group, said: "It (the bridge) needed a bit of tender loving care really.
"We're very keen on attracting visitors into Saxilby. We want the boats to stop and for people to come into the shops and spend some money."
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It (the bridge) needed a bit of tender loving care really. 
