The Community Association lobbied both the QLDC and the New Zealand Transport Authority for many years for a foot path on the bridge mostly for the safety of pedestrians crossing. It was finally carried out and was jointly funded by the ATCA, the QLDC and the NZTA. It is probably one of the most used footpaths in Albert town and also used by the cyclists competing in the Challenge Wanaka race. It enables the traffic to flow normally whilst the race is in progress.
