Waterside Bridge

Pedestrian and cycle bridge in Nottingham, England

Waterside Bridge

Coordinates| 52°56′36″N 1°07′31″W﻿ / ﻿52.9432°N 1.1254°W﻿ / 52.9432; -1.1254
Carries| Pedestrian and cycle traffic
Crosses| River Trent
History
Opened| Under construction
Location

The Waterside Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle bridge being built in Nottingham, England. When complete, it will be the first new bridge over the River Trent in Nottingham since Clifton Bridge was built sixty years ago.[1][2][3]

## Location

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The bridge will cross the river 450 metres (500 yd) downstream of Lady Bay Bridge, connecting Trent Fields in West Bridgford on the south bank, with Trent Basin in the City of Nottingham on the north bank.

The site has been chosen to connect to cycling infrastructure on both sides of the river. On the north bank, the bridge will connect with the riverside cycleway to Colwick Country Park, and also allow access to Nottingham City's Eastern Cycle Corridor. To the south, the riverside path carries National Cycle Route 15, and gives traffic-free access to the Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre; The Hook local nature reserve; Nottingham Forest's City Ground; County Hall and the West Bridgford Embankment.[1]

## Design

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The bridge is a network arch bridge, 20 metres high from the deck to the peak, and 85 metres in length. On the north bank, the bridge will land to the west of the entrance to Trent Basin. The design includes a pedestrian walkway over the mouth of Trent Basin to give access to Waterside Bridge from the east.[4]

## Current status

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Main truss being pre-fabricated in Hucknall

As of April 2025, preparatory works have started on both banks of the river.[5]

As of June 2025, the main span of the bridge is being pre-fabricated in Hucknall. From there it will be delivered to site in sections for final assembly.[6]

The bridge is due to be lifted into position in November 2025, and fully opened in the Spring of 2026.[7]

## History

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The bridge was originally planned to open in 2023. [7]

In 2023, funding had been secured and a contractor appointed to undertake detailed design and construction.[8] At that time, a planning application was expected in 2023, construction to start in 2024, and the bridge to open in 2025.[1]

In February 2025, the £12.6 million delivery contract was signed for building the bridge, with preliminary work due to start that month.[4]

Next crossing upstream | River Trent | Next crossing downstream

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Lady Bay Bridge
A6011  | Waterside Bridge | Rectory Junction Viaduct

## See also

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* List of crossings of the River Trent

## References

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1. ^ a b c "New cycle and pedestrian bridge over the River Trent". Nottingham City Council. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2023. "Plans are progressing on the new Transforming Cities-funded pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the River Trent"
2. ^ "Plans for new River Trent bridge in Nottingham unveiled". BBC News. BBC. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
3. ^ "New bridge becomes 'iconic' landmark over town". BBC News: Nottinghamshire. BBC News. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
4. ^ a b "Huge step forward on new landmark walking and cycling bridge for Nottingham". Transport Nottingham. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025. "Contracts signed ahead of works beginning on site this month"
5. ^ "Bridge Bulletin – April! Your latest on the Bridge project". Transoport Nottingham. April 2025. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
6. ^ Rucsandra Moldoveanu (4 June 2025). "What is the huge new bridge seen in Notts? The mystery's been solved". Nottinghamshire Live. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
7. ^ a b Hugh Casswell, Political reporter, BBC Nottingham (15 October 2024). "New city bridge will now not open until 2026". BBC News. Retrieved 15 October 2024.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
8. ^ "Contractors appointed for new bridge over the River Trent in West Bridgford". West Bridgford Wire. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.

## External links

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* Project web page
* Rushcliffe Borough Council