A new Trent crossing unveiled today will bring access to the open spaces on the south side of the river closer to Gedling borough.
The new Waterside Bridge, funded through the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund, will offer pedestrians and cyclists a route between the Waterside regeneration area on the north bank and Lady Bay on the south.
The Waterside development is located near Nottingham Racecourse.
New and enhanced connecting paths and crossing points will connect the bridge to the wider walking and cycling network, providing access to housing, employment and open spaces across the city and beyond.
Councillor Rosemary Healy, Portfolio Holder for Transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “We’re really excited to share these new images of the proposed bridge, which would be the first to be built over the Trent in Nottingham for more than 60 years.
“There is clearly a need for more crossings like this over the Trent and this bridge would open up safer, quieter routes for people walking, cycling or running, whether for commuting or leisure, making it easier for people to travel in a more sustainable way.
“These proposals will also support local growth by creating strong links between the new developments in the city centre and West Bridgford, and by connecting to our existing walking and cycling routes to make the whole city accessible.
“As many of us have discovered in the last 18 months, our green and open spaces are so important for physical and mental wellbeing. This scheme has the added benefit of providing easier access to open spaces south of the river, as well as the sports grounds and leisure facilities, and to Colwick Park on the north side.
“Encouraging more sustainable, lower carbon journeys is an important part of our plan to achieve Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028. We want to create the necessary infrastructure to enable people to make smarter choices about how they travel, reducing our collective impact on climate change.”
The project is being led by Nottingham City Council, working in partnership with Rushcliffe Borough Council and in consultation with Nottinghamshire County Council.
The need for a bridge was identified in the City Council’s Waterside Supplementary Planning Document in 2019. The City Council secured £9.25m from the Government’s Transforming Cities programme to deliver this scheme as part of a programme to invest in local transport infrastructure that will improve sustainable transport, support growth, and encourage more low carbon journeys.
How many trees will be removed to create this scheme?
Just some overgrown bushes to be trimmed back which will should enhance the appearance of the adjacent wood
Bout time
This bridge has been proposed and debated since I was a teenager,I’m 68 now,the Colwick park formerly Hoveringham Gravel pits was landscaped stocked with fish,cycle routes and walks all introduced and left to grow in popularity,but the bridge which has always been a key part to its success from the outset is still not on the horizon,,,,why on earth has this much needed link across the river not been built when Colwick Country Park was first opened,40 years in the thinking and still no bridge,just saying
Why not a road bridge that’s what’s really needed. It’s such a waste of fuel and time having to drive past Trent bridge to access Holme Pierre point and surrounding areas.
We need a road bridge. This is a complete waste of money.
I like the idea of a bridge.
The “T junction” detailing at both ends looks problematic when considering mixed pedestrian/ cycle / scooter use. Not enough space!
Perhaps a bit more land-take would help to allow for an entrance/exit / landing strip a both ends.
Has any modelling been done to assure designers conflicting people/scooter/cycle needs will be addressed to enable safe use I wonder?
It would be a shame not to optimise the flow of users both ways just because the access at one end or another imposes a bottle neck!