Plans to build a footbridge over the track where Evie Wright was struck by a train had been in the pipeline for almost 20 years.

Weston Mercury: Corondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCorondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Avon Coroner’s Court was told last week the path was proposed as part of the Locking Castle Development Plan.

There was a requirement for the developer, Persimmon Homes, to build a bridge at the Corondale level crossing, but due to legal wrangles this never happened, despite the plan being approved in 2000.

MORE: Inquest into Evie’s death.

A change of ownership in part of the land on the northern side of the track and the privatisation of British Rail halted plans.

Weston Mercury: Corondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCorondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

North Somerset Council said it took legal advice and looked at installing an underpass, which was deemed unsuitable.

A council spokesman said: “Our sympathies and thoughts remain with the family.

“If the coroner writes to us we will consider carefully what she says.”

Weston Mercury: Corondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCorondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Corondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCorondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Corondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTONCorondale level crossing near Weston Milton train station. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)