Pedestrians and cyclists can now cross the bridge again, with all diversions removed (Image: Network Rail) A key bridge for pedestrians and cyclists has reopened in Dalston. Network Rail finalised a replacement bridge in Kingsbury Road, designed to last for 120 years, bringing an essential route over the railway back to operation.
The newly available route sees Cycleway 1, connecting Tottenham and Waltham Cross with the City, returned to its original Kingsbury Road route. Closed to motorists since the 1970s, the bridge will continue being a pedestrian and cyclist exclusive route.
The project was overseen by Network Rail alongside its contractor, J Murphy and Sons, and in collaboration with both Islington Council and Hackney Council. Demolition of the old bridge took place over Christmas 2023, with the replacement bridge installed by the end of January 2024.
The scheme also included diverting electricity and telecoms connections over a temporary structure and reinstalling them after the new bridge was in place, repairing the abutments supporting the structure at both bridge ends, fitting the new steel parapets, and pouring, curing and waterproofing the new concrete bridge deck.
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