We would like to make you aware of plans being championed by the Lower Sunbury Residents’ Association (LOSRA) to develop a cycle/footbridge over the Thames at Sunbury.

This new piece of infrastructure would enable those of us in Sunbury to cross the Thames on foot, or on a bike, without having to go to Walton or Hampton Court bridge, and to more easily enjoy the facilities and the Thames Path National Trail towpath on the south side; and for those on the south side of the river, to enjoy the facilities and shops in Sunbury.

The proposal to construct a cycle/footbridge over the Thames connecting Lower Sunbury to the Thames Path National Trail is not new. Under the auspices of the Thames Overways Projects (TOPS) it was very much on the political agenda at the turn of the millennium.

The Lower Sunbury Residents’ Association (LOSRA) is anxious to resuscitate the project which is also supported by both Spelthorne and Elmbridge Councils’ local committees.

LOSRA believes that a car-free bridge would be of enormous benefit to a wide area both north and south of the river. It would mean safer and shorter non-polluting journeys to work, schools and recreation. In short, the river is a beautiful linear park but it also prevents easy sharing of the excellent amenities that exist on either side of the waterway.

Possible crossing points and locations have been explored, but details have not been finalised so we welcome your comments and input at this early stage.

The Feasibility Report addressing possible sites can be viewed here

The report should be regarded as a first overview to inform everyone, not a definitive document upon which any final decisions will be made. The next stage, when it comes, will be a much more detailed proposal for us all to consider.