Pedestrians and cyclists in the UK city of Worcester will benefit from the opening of a hook-shaped crossing over the River Severn.
Turning a corner, the new crossing over the river Severn in Worcester. Credit: Simon Kennedy/Moxon
Kepax Bridge, a 145m cable-stayed structure, opened to the public last week. The hockey stick configuration allows the bridge to traverse parkland and riverside paths unobstructed, with continuity of access during times of flood.
The design is by Moxon Architects and Jacobs, for Worcestershire County Council, and the bridge continues a tradition of landmark civic architecture in the river valley. The principal contractor was Alun Griffiths (link opens in new tab).
Kepax Bridge in Worcestershire has a handrail made up of inward leaning stainless steel rods. Credit: Simon Kennedy/Moxon
The steel bridge has a 4m wide deck to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians. The structure is supported by a 29m tall A-shaped pylon and piers below the western approach. The approach was chosen to minimise disruption to willow carr woodland to the west, and natural meadow parkland to the east.
