The new Dubbo bridge design by Transport for NSW - formerly Roads and Maritime Services - includes a way for cars to cross the river but not pedestrians.

The $140 million New Dubbo Bridge has been designed to allow motorists to cross the river in the event of a high level flood. In February, a refined design of the bridge was unveiled, following feedback from the public.

On Friday councillor Greg Mohr, a former truck driver, outlined his concern about walkers sharing the road with large trucks.

Cr Mohr said he knew how difficult it was to negotiate safely when you have pedestrians in close proximity.

"t's already frightening when people walk close to moving trucks on open roads. This is even worse because their reckless design gives people no choice,"

But we already have one bridge with pedestrian access, so why do we need another?

When it comes to the New Dubbo Bridge the Government doesn't seem to be looking forward to the future in any way other than when we have a one-in-50-year flood.

So why should they look at pedestrian access too?

They aren't considering it as a bypass, or a way for the town to be accessed as a result of future growth in that area.

It's just another bridge for the town that will help when we get good, steady, long term rain.

Maybe someone needs to to start looking at the bridge that will help with congestion, allow pedestrians and cyclists to travel safety and allow future growth of our city?

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