New walking and cycling bridge starting to take shape

The construction of Kepax Bridge has recently focussed on the structure bases, in readiness for the installation of the main bridge span starting later this year.

 

Most of the work so far has been underground, but new photos released today, show how the works are progressing.

  

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Worcestershire County Council Cabinet Member for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills, said: “Great progress has been made on the works to construct the bridge and it’s fantastic to now see the structure rising above the ground.

 

“I’m really looking forward to seeing the bridge components and cranes arrive on site later this year, ahead of the main installation across the river.”

 

Worcestershire County Council and Worcester City Council are working in partnership to provide this new walking and cycling bridge over the River Severn between Gheluvelt Park and Kepax.

 

Councillor Robyn Norfolk, Chair of Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Development Committee, said: “The City Council has recently launched a new strategy for boosting active travel in Worcester and, once completed, the Kepax Bridge will play an essential role in this, providing a new and appealing route to walk and cycle around our city.

 

“The Kepax Bridge is an important part of the £4.5 million we are investing in active travel from the Towns Fund, with other initiatives including a forthcoming bike hire scheme and improvements to other walking and cycling routes.”

 

Sections of the main bridge will start to be delivered during September and will be assembled on site. The cranes will arrive on site in October to undertake the bridge lift. These dates may be subject to change.

The bridge will allow users to enjoy a figure-of-eight route along the River Severn, from Diglis Bridge in the south to Sabrina Bridge near the city centre and this new bridge in the north.

 

The bridge will be a cable supported bridge, with the main span reinforced by cables connected to a single tower on the east side of the river. It will help to reduce traffic on the roads and promote health and wellbeing by providing additional capacity for people to cycle, walk and wheel.

More information is available on the Kepax Bridge pages of the County Council website.