Lower Thames Crossing: Future of the footbridge winner revealed

The Lower Thames Crossing has revealed the winner of its innovative, low-carbon footbridge contest. The winning design from Arup and Seán Harrington Architects has set a new benchmark for sustainable design that could be used on the new road and replicated across roads country-wide. The winning design from Arup and Seán Harrington Architects beat 32 entries who were judged on their proposed use of low-carbon materials and construction methods, and evidence of good design principles to allow ease of access and a pleasant crossing experience. The design eliminated all concrete from the bridge and approach ramps, and integrated planting into the design to promote habitat connectivity.