Mayor of London approves Thomas Heatherwick-designed garden bridge, as three contractors are shortlisted
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has granted approval for the construction of the Thomas Heatherwick-designed garden bridge in central London.
City Hall said the pedestrian bridge - which will link London鈥檚 Temple legal district to the South Bank - will 鈥渟upport economic growth and planned regeneration on both sides of the river鈥�.
The Garden Bridge Trust also shortlisted three contractors that will compete to build the bridge - Bam Nuttall, Dragados and a Bouygues Travaux Publics/Cimolai joint venture.
A preferred bidder will be appointed in spring 2015, with construction work due to begin next autumn.
It is estimated that the bridge will attract seven million trips per year.
The green light from City Hall follows approval from the London boroughs of Westminster and Lambeth, which sit either side of the bridge.
The garden bridge has faced some opposition, .
Johnson said: 鈥淭he Garden Bridge will provide a fantastic new landmark for London whilst supporting regeneration and economic growth on both sides of the Thames.
鈥淚t will create a stunning oasis of tranquillity in the heart of our city and boost our plans to encourage walking in the city.鈥�
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