Westbourne

Located on the approach to London Paddington Station, and spanning the Great Western Main Line, this is a study for a new and robust bridge type that is suitable for spanning over busy rail or road infrastructure; and can be deployed in locations where minimal disruption during construction is paramount. The bridge is a trussed lattice, a simple and self-contained structural form that is used to envelop a deck and parapet. As well as forming the primary structural element, the lattice also forms a protective enclosure. The bridge is proposed to replace an existing link between Westminster Academy and the Westbourne Park area of West London. The straight structural lattice has the potential be laid up adjacent to the tracks, and can be launched from one abutment to the other – allowing for out-of-hours installation in one single operation.