Dukes Meadow Footbridge is a new pedestrian bridge in Chiswick, West London, positioned beneath Joseph Locke’s Grade II listed Barnes Bridge. It joins previously disconnected sections of the Thames Path, resolving a problematic detour. The distinct structure responds to complex geometric constraints to provide a fully accessible route and an entirely new experience of the river environment.

As one of the Mayor’s £53 million Liveable Neighbourhoods projects, the bridge improves infrastructure, accessibility, safety and leisure opportunities in the Dukes Meadows area. It plays a vital role in an active travel network connecting recreation amenities with public transport links on the far side of the river. Like all properly considered civic infrastructure, its impact and value far surpass its physical boundary and construction cost. With climate resilience and lifetime maintenance at the centre of design, the community will continue to benefit from the project for the next 120 years.