Locations Shortlisted For Nine Elms To Pimlico Bridge

Have your say on where the new car-free crossing is located

The team was selected following an international design competition and the first stage of work will involve examining the feasibility of the different location options for a new bridge along this part of the Thames, which is the longest stretch of riverside in central London without a crossing point.

Three possible location options have been identified for the new pedestrian and cycle bridge between Nine Elms and Pimlico.

Public exhibitions will be held on both sides of the Thames in November as the consultation continues to find the best location.

The proposed bridge aims to provide a safe and attractive route for pedestrians and cyclists in London to and from Nine Elms, meeting requirements for improved air quality and sustainable transport options.

A world class Design Team led by Denmark’s Bystrup Architecture Design and Engineering will work with London Architects Robin Snell and Partners, engineer COWI, and consultants AECOM to build the bridge. The team has been commissioned by Wandsworth Council and is supported by the Mayor's London Plan. £26 million for the project is being raised through private funding via the development of Nine Elms and, according to a TfL feasibility study, the project would pay for itself twice over in terms of reduced journey times and other benefits.

The team was selected following an international design competition and the first stage of work will involve examining the feasibility of the different location options for a new bridge along this part of the Thames, which is the longest stretch of riverside in central London without a crossing point.An artist's impression of the new bridge

Cllr Rory O’Broin, Wandsworth Council Cabinet member for Economic Development, Skills and Employment said, "The Nine Elms Pimlico Bridge has been identified by the draft London Plan as a crucial piece of infrastructure for our growing city.

"Londoners will benefit from direct cycling and walking to Nine Elms over a beautifully designed bridge that enables them to easily access the 25,000 new jobs, leisure attractions and green spaces that we are creating.

"We are excited to show people the three possible locations that have been shortlisted and look forward to receiving the comments of people from across the capital as we progress to a recommended location for this fantastic bridge."

Public consultation

Following extensive consultation and technical work undertaken in 2017 the original nine possible locations have been reduced to three and the exhibition will enable local residents to give the project team their opinions ahead of a final, preferred location being recommended to Wandsworth Council in 2019.

The consultation events will be held on:

Saturday 3rd November 2018, 10am to 3pm
Park Court Clubroom, Battersea Park Road, Doddington Estate, Wandsworth, SW11 4LD

Wednesday 7th November 2018, 3pm to 8pm
St George’s Patmore Church, 11 Patmore Street, Wandsworth, SW8 4JD

Tuesday 6th November 2018, 3pm to 8pm
Bolney Meadow Community Centre, 31 Bolney Street, Lambeth, SW8 1EZ

Friday 9th November 2018, 3pm to 8pm
110 Rochester Row, City of Westminster, SW1P 1JP

Saturday 10th November, 10am to 3pm
Westminster Boating Base, 136 Grosvenor Road, City of Westminster, SW1V 3JY

Find out more about the proposed Nine Elms Pimlico Bridge and the consultation

 

October 17, 2018