Two steel-arched structures, with an underslung suspended deck connected by a central hub, provide a new and improved link between Telford railway station and the town centre.
Merit: Telford Central Footbridges
Architect: Nicoll Russell Studios
Structural engineer: Jacobs
Steelwork contractor: S H Structures
Main contractor: Balfour Beatty
Client: Telford & Wrekin Council
Steel was identified as the structural material early in the design stage, due to its efficient span-to-weight ratio and other benefits including safer, cost-effective offsite construction techniques.
The selected cranked alignment, parallel to the existing link, enabled the new bridge to be built while maintaining the use of the existing structure, thereby causing the minimum amount of disruption to its users.
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