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Two cyclists ride on a modern, elevated pedestrian bridge with sleek, angular design. The bridge is set against a background of bare trees and a cloudy sky.
Hams Way Cycle Bridge

Hams Way Cycle Bridge

Worcester, England

2019 — 2020

Client   Worcestershire County Council
Foot & Cycle
Designed in collaboration with COWI and Burroughs the Hams Way Footbridge forms part of the important Worcester Southern Link Road Phase 4 project and replaces a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing across the A4440, one of Worcester’s busiest roads carrying more than 30,000 vehicles each day. With the aim of improving sustainable transport links in the area, the new footbridge improves National Cycle Network Route 46 from Worcester towards the Malvern Hills by separating cyclists and pedestrians from traffic at the busy Powick Roundabout.
A modern, illuminated pedestrian bridge with white arches stretches into the distance under a cloudy twilight sky.
A person rides a bicycle on an elevated pedestrian bridge against a clear blue sky. Leafless trees are visible below, indicating a winter setting. The bridge features a safety railing.

‘An excellent example of how inspired architectural details can create a ‘statement’ bridge. ’

Structural Steel Design Award Citation

A modern pedestrian bridge with sleek, geometric metal railings and a large concrete pillar supports the structure. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and bare trees are visible in the background.
Close-up of a modern metal fence with diagonal bars illuminated by sunlight, creating an interplay of light and shadow. The background appears to be an outdoor setting with muted colors and soft reflections.
Architectural blueprint of a bridge design, featuring a top-down view of a curved road with a roundabout intersection, surrounded by trees. An elevation view below shows structural details, including a bridge arch.
Architectural drawing of a bridge showing a top view and side elevation. The top view reveals the bridges layout and surroundings, while the side view highlights its arched structure, support beams, and abutments, with trees in the background.
Technical drawing of a mechanical structure with front and side views. Features include a rectangular frame, angled protrusions at the top, a central support column, and dimensions indicated with lines and measurements.
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Referencing the visual language of other footbridges in the region, the design features an arch main span and a 42m-long bowstring truss, supported on leaning concrete piers. At the ends of the arches, the top and bottom chords meet at a tight curve, masking the support bearings to give the impression that the bridge is floating above the piers, achieving the client’s aspiration for a lightweight aesthetic. The main span is reached via multi-span approach ramps as well as a staircase to the north.

Manufactured offsite for a faster construction time to minimise traffic disruption, the lightweight steel main span was developed so it could be easily installed using a self-propelled modular transporter. Hams Way Footbridge is an excellent example of how a conventional overbridge typology can be significantly improved through careful detailing and consideration of composition and proportions.

A modern footbridge with a metal railing curves gently to the left under a clear blue sky. The sun casts shadows across the pathway, and trees and an electricity pylon are visible in the distance.
A serene evening scene with silhouetted bare trees reflected in a calm flooded area. A bridge with blurred lights cuts across the scene, contrasting against the deep blue sky and scattered clouds.
Awards
Structural Steel Design ·Winner ·2021
The Bridges Awards ·Winner ·2021
Scottish Design Awards Public Realm/ Landscaping Award ·Winner ·2021

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