Work starts removing 79-year-old Station footbridge in Havant

A towering mobile crane has taken centre stage at Havant railway station, carefully supporting the footbridge as workmen begin dismantling its 79-year-old steelwork.

The operation marks a significant moment in the station’s ongoing improvement works, as the ageing structure is methodically broken apart and removed. With the crane bearing the weight of the bridge sections, the team is working carefully to take apart the decades-old steelwork piece by piece.

For a structure that has served generations of passengers, it’s the end of an era — and a striking sight for commuters watching the familiar footbridge make way for the next chapter in Havant Station’s history.