Royal Victoria Dock Bridge

A striking new pedestrian and cycle bridge across Royal Victoria Dock will connect the major Silvertown development with Custom House Elizabeth Line station, providing an important step-free route across the dock. Delivering the bridge presents significant technical and logistical challenges, as well as stakeholder engagement, with construction taking place in a marine environment on a constrained and complex site shared by multiple contractors. The bridge will also accommodate larger vessels through a hydraulically operated navigation channel, whilst also maintaining safe access for dock users during the construction period.

G&T is providing Cost Management and Project Management services, supporting early contractor involvement through a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to assess logistics, buildability, risk and programme. The approach prioritises off-site fabrication, transporting major components by water and phased construction from the central span outwards to minimise disruption and maintain safe access and operational continuity around the dock. Close coordination with Royal Docks Management Authority, London City Airport and ExCeL London is helping to plan and manage works within this sensitive, operational environment.

The new bridge will provide an important connection between Silvertown and the Elizabeth line, improving access for pedestrians and cyclists while supporting further development in the area. Its design balances step-free public access with the operational needs of dock users and consideration for the local marine environment. Through its combined service solution, G&T is helping to coordinate delivery, construction and logistics proposals against programme and budget requirements, and support an efficient approach that makes greater use of off-site fabrication and water-based transport.