New multi-million pound bridge crowned '˜World's Ugliest' by television star

A new bridge at a Sussex station has won the '˜World's Ugliest' title, according to a television star.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Aug 2016, 18:10 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 02:09 BST
Work began on the footbridge at Haywards Heath station in November 2015. (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-151124-092702008Work began on the footbridge at Haywards Heath station in November 2015. (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-151124-092702008
Work began on the footbridge at Haywards Heath station in November 2015. (Pic by Jon Rigby) SUS-151124-092702008

BBC gameshow host Richard Osman, known best for his work on quiz show Pointless, has tweeted his disgust at the new footbridge, built as part of a multi-million project at Haywards Heath station.

The presenter, who has also appeared on Have I Got News For You and QI, said: “Bad news if you’re hoping to win the ‘World’s Ugliest New Footbridge’ award. Haywards Heath station has surely won.”

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Solum Regeneration, a partnership between Network Rail and Kier, is currently undertaking a £35 million regeneration project at the Hayward Heath Station Quarter.

The scheme has already seen a new multi-storey car park built with a new Waitrose supermarket under construction.

The bridge connects the new car park to the station and was opened in May.

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Related topics:SussexBBCHaywards HeathNetwork RailKierWaitrose