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==Present Highley Footbridge==
By 17 November 2008 the funding package and design were in place to construct the footbridge which that year’s service, following the opening of the Engine House, had shown was much needed. The European Regional Development Fund and Advantage West Midlands provided funding for this project.
Work to install the bridge began then and caused an element of disruption to services, no services stopped at Highley Station through November and December weekends (apart from Boxing Day to 4 January 2009) to allow piling work for the installation of the foundations and bridge support pillars.<ref>Noticeboard Issue: Highley Footbridge 17 November 2008</ref>
===Delays in construction===
The originally intended installation date was 10 April 2009. This date was missed, with the General Manager reporting in May that it was primarily due to the fabricator underestimating the complicated nature of the construction of the main span. Whilst the main stairwells were complete the main span still needed considerable work to complete. With the main running season underway the decision was taken to delay the installation until September/October giving sufficient time for the main span to be completed to a high standard. The installation could then take place during daylight hours when the line is clear. After the official opening, the The bridge opened for public use from 24 October to 1 November 2009 before closing for a few days to enable final detailing work to take place.
===Formal opening===
