Rotherhithe crossing

Proposed Crossing by reForm Architects and Elliott Wood Consultant Engineers
The proposed bridge would provide a link between Rotherhithe on the south side of the Thames, and Canary Wharf shown here on the north side.

The Rotherhithe crossing or Brunel Bridge is a proposed bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the River Thames in London, England between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf.

A bridge was proposed at this location by Sustrans in 2008. In 2015, Sustrans prepared an updated feasibility study in collaboration with reForm architects and ElliottWood engineers reviewing the location, geometry, and approaches of the bridge, published in 2016.[1]

As part of the feasibility study an innovative bascule design was developed. This design would be the largest Bascule in the world and the second largest opening bridge.

Location

The preferred location for the bridge identified in the feasibility study would be between the Impound Lock close to Cascades Tower on the northern (Canary Wharf) bank, and at Durand's Wharf park on the southern (Rotherhithe) bank.[2]

There is currently a Thames Clippers ferry shuttle between these two points. The Jubilee line parallels the route of the proposed bridge, with the nearest stations at Canada Water and Canary Wharf.

Status

The project is listed in the 2014 National Infrastructure Plan[3] and has received support from the former Mayor of London, Boris Johnson,[4] and by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.[5]

The crossing is listed in TfL's 2015 consultation of new river crossings as "A pedestrian and cycle crossing linking Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf."[6]

In 2016, it was reported that TfL, who has been working with Sustrans to develop this project, has plans to run a design competition later in 2016.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Bridging the Thames". Sustrans. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
  2. ↑ "Thames Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Canary Wharf to Rotherhithe - Chapter 3: Site Parameters and Constraints" (PDF). Sustrans (pdf). Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  3. ↑ HM Treasury, National Infrastructure Plan para 5.16
  4. ↑ The Guardian, http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/nov/24/revealed-the-new-thames-bridge-proposal-thats-a-no-brainer
  5. ↑ http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-supports-plans-for-boomerang-bridge-between-rotherhithe-and-canary-wharf-a3138526.html
  6. ↑ https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2015/december/mayor-sets-out-bold-vision-for-13-new-river-crossings-for-lond
  7. ↑ "New bridge between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf would see over 10,000 cycle journeys a day according to Sustrans". road.cc. Retrieved 2016-03-20.

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Coordinates: 51°30′10″N 0°01′48″W / 51.50264°N 0.02992°W / 51.50264; -0.02992

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