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Partners visit Nottingham’s walking and cycling bridge ahead of installation
8 Oct 2025
Partners involved in the delivery of Nottingham’s new walking and cycling bridge at Trent Basin were recently invited to visit the site to see the bridge before it is lifted into place in November.
The 87 metre, 175 tonne structure, the first to be built over the River Trent since the 1950s, has now been assembled and is undergoing final checks before being lifted into position by a CC6800 crawler crane.
The bridge lift is scheduled for the week commencing 10 November, marking an exciting phase in the construction process for this significant infrastructure project.
Pick Everard has been appointed to deliver project management, cost management and health and safety services, operating under Perfect Circle and appointed via the SCAPE Consultancy framework.
The firm is working alongside Nottingham City Council, main contractor Balfour Beatty and other key partners including Britons, the Canal and River Trust, the Environment Agency, Pedals, Blueprint, Geldards, Active Travel England and funders the Department for Transport.
The bridge will be the flagship and final project within Nottingham City Council’s Transforming Cities Fund programme. Launched in 2020 following a successful £160 million government funding bid, the programme supports projects that encourage sustainable travel and improve inter-city connectivity.
Once installed, the new traffic-free bridge will connect the growing Trent Basin area, home to new housing and schools, with the south side of the river, which features major sports and leisure destinations including Nottingham Forest’s City Ground, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Holme Pierrepont and Nottingham Rugby Club.
By linking communities, green spaces and riverside paths, the bridge will encourage more sustainable travel across the city and help Nottingham achieve its Carbon Neutral 2028 target.
“Seeing the bridge on site ahead of installation is an exciting moment for everyone involved. This project has required close collaboration and careful planning from all partners to reach this stage. Once complete, the bridge will provide an important connection across the River Trent, supporting sustainable transport for generations to come.”
— Ricky Lee, associate director of project management at Pick Everard
“This is another step closer to more connectivity for residents on both sides of the river for further opportunities to travel in a more sustainable way.
Creating this new link for cyclists and pedestrians will create easier access to nearby open spaces in Lady Bay and West Bridgford and our local sports grounds and leisure facilities, encouraging more people to make lower carbon journeys.”
— Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Wellbeing, ICT & Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler
Planning for the bridge began in 2019, with several important stages completed including public consultations, detailed design, planning permission and engagement with local communities and stakeholders to ensure the bridge meets local needs.
“It is good to see the progress on the new bridge which will support making travel easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
The bridge will open up access to key destinations such as Holme Pierrepont Country Park and the National Water Sports Centre, allowing even more residents and visitors to discover the wide range of activities our area has to offer.
I hope the new bridge and improved paths will inspire more people to embrace walking and cycling, supporting our vision for a healthier and more vibrant city and county for everyone.”
— Councillor Bert Bingham, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council
Following the bridge lift, further works will take place to complete ramps, steps, paving, planting and lighting before the bridge officially opens to the public in spring 2026.
