A new £16m footbridge spanning the River Severn is set to open after more than a year of construction.
The Kepax Bridge in Worcester, connecting Gheluvelt Park to the Kepax site in St John’s, will welcome pedestrians and cyclists starting Thursday. The council aims to encourage more people to walk or cycle into Worcester, reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality.
Councillor Marc Bayliss described the project as a significant enhancement for the county. “This is an important project for the county, one that will bring a major boost for the health and wellbeing of people who live, study, visit or work in Worcester,” he said.
Construction began in October last year, with the bridge sections installed over the summer. Once open, it will form part of a scenic figure-of-eight route along the River Severn, linking Diglis Bridge in the south, Sabrina Bridge near the city centre, and the new bridge in the north.
Local residents have expressed enthusiasm for the bridge. One resident told BBC Hereford and Worcester that it would be “massively” beneficial. “There are multiple trips I do in Worcester every week, for which I will now be taking a shortcut over Kepax as opposed to going all the way to Sabrina and then back up through town,” he said. Another resident praised the increased access for dog walkers, calling the bridge a “great” addition.
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