Zig-Zag Footbridge.

Transport
Overview

Frankham was commissioned to prepare and present options to redesign an existing footbridge which crosses a rail line.

Client
  • Local Authority
Sector
Our Scope

The bridge, which also crosses a river and is adjacent to ancient barrows, is part of the Borough’s strategic plans to improve mobility and boost travel to and from the university, by pedestrians and cyclists.

Objectives:

  • Improve the user’s experience for pedestrian, restricted mobility users and cyclists
  • Improve the security on the bridge and in the immediate vicinity
  • Comply with current guidance and legislation including Equality Act 2010
  • Ensure the proposals are acceptable to the stakeholders, comprising Network Rail, Environment Agency and University of Essex

We were able to present 3 main options; repair, refurbish/remodel and replacement, with each option broken down into sub-options. We delivered a professional and bespoke response to the client’s original brief with great success, with the client delighted with the initial stage outcome.

Project Location
Essex
Colchester

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