Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge

The cycle and pedestrian bridge seen from close to Reading Bridge
Coordinates 51°27′44″N 0°58′13″W / 51.462115°N 0.970251°W / 51.462115; -0.970251Coordinates: 51°27′44″N 0°58′13″W / 51.462115°N 0.970251°W / 51.462115; -0.970251
Crosses River Thames
Locale Reading
Characteristics
Design Cable-stayed
Number of spans 1
History
Opened 30 September 2015

The Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Thames at Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The bridge links the centre of Reading on the south bank with the Lower Caversham area of the cross-river suburb, and former village, of Caversham on the north bank. It crosses the river some 200 metres (660 ft) above Reading Bridge.[1][2]

The bridge was designed by Design Engine Architects in collaboration with engineers Peter Brett Associates, and opened on the 30 September 2015. The current bridge name is a working name, and Reading Borough Council is currently holding a competition for a permanent name.[1][2][3]

The cable-stayed bridge has a 68-metre (223 ft) long river span, which is supported by 14 pairs of cables from a 39-metre (128 ft) high mast that is asymmetrically placed on the north bank of the river. The walkway ranges in width from 3.5 metres (11 ft) to 6.75 metres (22.1 ft) and divides to pass either side of the mast. The walkway and mast are illuminated by 234 LED lights, of which 39 can be programmed to change colour.[1][3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Reading Thames bridge for pedestrians and cyclists opens". BBC. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Reading's New Bridge Opens Today". Reading Borough Council. 30 September 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Reading Bridge". Milan: Editoriale Domus Spa. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.

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Next crossing upstream River Thames Next crossing downstream
Caversham Bridge (road) Reading Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
Grid reference: SU715742		 Reading Bridge (road)
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