Jade's Crossing, Commemorative footbridge in Detling, United Kingdom.
The steel footbridge spans across the A249 dual carriageway, connecting both sides of Detling village with pedestrian access above the road.
The crossing opened in August 2002 following a community campaign after eight-year-old Jade Hobbs and her grandmother died while crossing the road in December 2000.
The footbridge features a silhouette of a ballerina incorporated into its design, representing the passion of young Jade Hobbs for whom it was named.
The structure provides safe passage for pedestrians over the A249, which carries more than 30,000 vehicles daily between the M20 and M2 motorways.
A memorial plaque near the crossing records the names of individuals who lost their lives at this location before the bridge construction.
Official opening: August 2002
GPS coordinates: 51.29635,0.56866
Latest update: May 23, 2025 03:10
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