New footbridge planned for Canary Wharf

16th February 2018

Tower Hamlets Council has agreed to provide £270,000 for preparatory work on a new pedestrian bridge in Canary Wharf, to relieve congestion on the existing South Quay Footbridge. At present, 27,000 people cross the South Quay bridge every day, making it the second-busiest in London, leading to severe bottlenecks; a second bridge to link the Isle of Dogs with South Quay and Canary Wharf will allow commuters, along with local residents, to have easier access to the DLR and Underground stations. “The Isle of Dogs needs infrastructure to match the development,” Tower Hamlets Mayor John Biggs said. “This footbridge will relieve congestion on the existing bridge and improve cycling and pedestrian access”.

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