This hole in the ground is the reason why a footbridge at the Roodee still can’t reopen despite months of delays.
The bridge closed in February 2012 because of work being carried out on the adjacent railway bridge which involved sandblasting the structure, creating a potential hazard to pedestrians and cyclists.
Originally planned to reopen in August 2012, the date was postponed several times due to delays in the completion of the engineering works.
Now a landslip is causing a headache for users as well as Network Rail and Cheshire West and Chester Council.
A sign at the site reads: “The new footbridge was due to reopen early February but at the beginning of January an embankment slip occurred on the Curzon Park side which caused damage to the path and the end footbridge section.
“A ground investigation has been carried out and piling works will need to be carried out to stabilise the embankment. Cheshire West and Chester will work with Network Rail, who own the land, to carry out the necessary works. The new footway is expected to be open the end of the summer.”