Vauxhall Cross footbridge to close?

The Princes Ward councillors report that TfL is applying for a temporary footbridge closure notice in order to build the Cycle Superhighway Route 5 Inner Section, with the possibility of the closure being made permanent:

As part of Cycle Superhighway Route 5 Inner Section TfL are considering the permanent removal of this footbridge, therefore this closure will be accompanied by a monitoring study to asses the impacts of closure and alternative routing of pedestrians in the area.

At present exact dates are still to be confirmed, however the bridge will be closed for approximately 10 days during the period 1 October 2013 – 31 March 2014.

If you have views about the temporary or permanent closure please let the Princes councillors know.