City of London Pedway Reopens After Years of Closure
A section of the raised pedestrian walkway network near Moorgate station is now accessible following redevelopment.
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A portion of the City of London's pedway network has reopened to the public after being inaccessible for several years. The Bassishaw Highwalk section, which spans the London Wall road near Moorgate station, is now open following a period of redevelopment.
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The pedway system was originally conceived as a network of raised pedestrian walkways designed to separate foot traffic from the roads below. While the concept faced challenges and never fully materialised as planned, sections have been progressively revitalised in recent years, offering improved pedestrian routes compared to their earlier iterations.
The recently reopened Bassishaw Highwalk area now includes a new Corten steel footbridge. This structure leads to the highwalk itself, where a pocket park has been redesigned, replacing the previous 2012 layout. A notable addition is a new staircase that encircles the lift, distinguished by its bright yellow cladding.
This section of the pedway had previously closed a few years after its 2018 rebuilding to accommodate further office redevelopment. Its reopening marks the completion of this latest phase of work.
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+What has reopened in the City of London?
A section of the City of London's pedway network, specifically the Bassishaw Highwalk, has reopened. This elevated walkway near London Wall and Moorgate station had been closed for several years due to redevelopment.
+What are the new features at the Bassishaw Highwalk?
The reopened Bassishaw Highwalk now features a Corten steel footbridge and a revamped pocket park. Additionally, a new staircase with bright yellow cladding has been installed, wrapping around the area's lift.
+What was the original purpose of the pedway network?
The pedway network was planned as a system of raised pedestrian walkways intended to allow people to travel around the City of London without using the roads at street level, born from a desire to separate pedestrians from increasing motor traffic.
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