The Diglis Bridge Project, Connect2 in Worcester
This scheme was completed in 2010.
About Connect2 in Worcester
The Connect2 project in
Worcester provided a walking and cycling bridge over the River
Severn at Diglis, together with a network of
connecting walking and cycling routes in this area of the city
including the riverside.
Connect2 Worcester forms part of
the national Sustrans Connect2
project to improve local travel in 79 communities across the UK by
creating new walking and cycling routes.
The Sustrans Connect2 project was
one of four projects competing for a single £50 million award from
the Big Lottery Fund's 'Living Landmarks: The
People's Millions.' Sustrans Connect2 was announced as the
winning project on the ITV1 lunchtime news on Wednesday, 12th
December 2007.
Worcester Connect2 was awarded
£850,000 of the £50 million funding.
During June 2009, an extensive
consultation was undertaken. Read the Diglis
Bridge Consultation Analysis Report 
(139KB).
Funding
In addition to the £850,000 awarded from Sustrans,
Worcestershire County Council contributed a further £1.5 million on
the construction of the Diglis Bridge and a further £450,000 on the
development of connecting walking and cycling links.
Worcester City Council contributed an additional £1m which has
been spent on developing the riverfront between the New Road Bridge
and Diglis Island.
About the Bridge
The Diglis Bridge is positioned just south of Diglis Island and
the
supporting walk-cycle links provide vital links for Worcester,
Malvern and Powick residents. The bridge connects
Powick and Lower Wick with the
city centre, using route 46 of the National Cycle Network and also
significantly enhances links between St Johns and
Cherry Orchard, Red Hill and
St Peters.
Latest Statistics and News
Hundreds of people use the Diglis Bridge every day.
Read more about the latest statistics, or watch the
Connect2 video produced by
Leysfield House.
Anne Milton MP, Minister for Health
on her visit to the Diglis Bridge, to see at first hand the
improvements the scheme is having on travel in Worcester.
The Diglis Bridge opening ceremony and Local residents first
crossing of the new bridge.
The Diglis Bridge at
night.
This page was last reviewed 15 September 2011 at 11:02.
The page is next due for review 13 March 2013.