Sankt Jørgens Gade Footbridge
Preliminary study for a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge
A new pedestrian and bicycle bridge across the railway will strengthen connections for pedestrians and cyclists and support the overall planning of a new urban district in Aalborg.
- Location
- Aalborg, Denmark
- Category
- Preliminary Studies
- Year
- 2023 - 2024
- Client
- Aalborg Municipality
- Collaborators
- COWI
A path that integrates with the city’s daily urban nodes
Careful integration of the bridge into its surroundings has been a central focus, both in the alignment and in the selection of materials, tones, and colours. The ambition has been to create a light and slender bridge that harmonises with the narrow streets and the urban, historic context.
The new pedestrian and bicycle bridge will connect Hasserisgade with Gåsepigetorvet. Along its route, the bridge passes in close proximity to key urban functions such as the cultural institution Huset i Hasserisgade, Aalborg Cathedral School, residential buildings at 4. Maj Kollegiet and Skt. Jørgens Gade, before crossing the railway.
The studies have included an assessment of potential locations and alignments, as well as the bridge’s physical and architectural design. The analysis has also addressed geotechnical and environmental conditions, including the design of the bridge landings and the project’s impact on local traffic.
User engagement has been a key driver of the overall concept studies, shaping a solution that integrates functionality, safety, and architectural quality. The dialogue has had a direct impact on the design, leading to both new design elements and adjustments to the bridge alignment. The process has generated broad support for the project, which may play an important role in the continued development of Aalborg’s urban spaces.
Three-dimensional models and photographs of the landscape and urban context have been used early in the process to test and qualify different design approaches.