Rotherhithe crossing

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

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. An alternative bascule design was proposed by architects reForm in 2015.

Location

The bridge would be built close to Cascades Tower. 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[1] and has received support from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.[2]

The crossing is listed in TfL's 2015 consultation of new river crossings as "A pedestrian and cycle crossing linking Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf."[3]

References

  1. ↑ HM Treasury, National Infrastructure Plan para 5.16
  2. ↑ The Guardian, http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/nov/24/revealed-the-new-thames-bridge-proposal-thats-a-no-brainer
  3. ↑ https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2015/december/mayor-sets-out-bold-vision-for-13-new-river-crossings-for-lond
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