Fresh designs of Bucks' HS2 footpaths and bridges are revealed

Officially revealed to the public on July 20, the bridges will also be erected across parts of Oxfordshire and West Northamptonshire, whilst the overpasses in Bucks will be based in areas near Stoke Mandeville, Great Missenden, Fleet Marston, Aylesbury Vale Station, and West Hartwell.

They will be put up in several different locations across Buckinghamshire (HS2 Limited)

HS2 Design Director Kay Hughes said: “HS2 will provide fast and frequent zero carbon journeys between London, the Midlands and the north.

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“But it’s also essential that we keep communities on either side of the railway connected.

They will be people and horse friendly (HS2 Limited)

“That’s why I’m pleased to see the first standard footbridge designs for the project.

"The elegant bridges have been specially designed for Bucks, Oxon and West Northants, with weathering steel beams to match the tone of the surrounding countryside.

“I hope that walkers, riders, and the community will welcome the new bridges and benefit from the huge amount of high quality design work that the design team has undertaken to develop them."

In total, 11 will be built across the county (HS2 Limited)

The footbridges will be 2.5m wide, while bridleways will be 3.5m wide to allow two horses to pass comfortably and safely.

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The designs of the bridges were revealed on July 20 (HS2 Limited)

Designed with guidance from the British Horse Society, the bridges which carry bridleways will follow the same pattern, with a recycled, non-slip rubber deck and the structure acting like a baffle to stop horses from being distracted by passing trains.

What one of the bridges will look like once completed (HS2 Limited)

The internal faces of the bridges feature oak panelling and perforated stainless steel to allow views along the railway.

EKFB’s Head of Engagement David Griffiths-Allen said: We’re delighted with the design concepts of the bridges and a lot of thought and consideration has gone into making both designs sympathetic to the landscape and beneficial to the people who will be using them.”

The first bridge will be completed by October 2023 (HS2 Limited)

The first footbridge is expected to be installed in October 2023.