Bridgewater Road Bridge
LONDON - Completed
Working as part of a team led by Expedition Engineers, BBUK designed the public realm that runs adjacent to the new Bridgewater Road Bridge designed by William Matthews Associates. The new bridge spans the Waterworks River in east London, forming a gateway to the new Bridgewater Triangle residential development by the LLDC and Ballymore. BBUK were part of Mikhail Riches’ large multi-disciplinary team for the approved masterplan in 2022.
The bridge development successfully opens up the Waterworks River towpath to connect the existing accessible towpath from QEOP to The Greenway: a cycle and pedestrian route running from Hackney to the west of the site. Using the LDDC’s Inclusive Design Standards and working closely with the Built Environment Access Panel (BEAP) our design ensured that the newly opened section of towpath is easily accessible; any hazards have been eliminated, level changes have been sensitively graded, and benches provided for the less able.
A new larger seating area has been created half-way along the towpath that incorporates a central split-level garden terrace populated with mature trees, seating areas and walkways to create a relaxing fully accessible public space.