Kepax Bridge in Worcester has been announced as a regional finalist for a 2026 Civic Trust award, one of two projects representing the West Midlands at the event.
The Civic Trust is the longest standing built environment awards scheme in the world.
The aim of the Civic Trust Awards is to encourage the very best in architecture and environmental design, to improve the built environment for us all through design, sustainability, inclusiveness and accessibility, and also to reward projects that offer a positive cultural, social, economic or environmental benefit to their local communities.
Projects who have been named as regional finalists, will find out if they have won a national award or have been highly commended at the awards ceremony, held on Friday 27 March 2026.
The bridge has recently marked its first anniversary, having quickly become one of the city’s most popular walking, wheeling and cycling routes.
Since opening on 5 December 2024, the bridge has strengthened sustainable travel across Worcester by providing a safe, scenic and accessible link between Gheluvelt Park and St John’s. In its first year alone, more than 330,000 crossings have been recorded, clear evidence of strong public enthusiasm for active travel.
Kepax Bridge’s success has also been recognised at the Structural Steel Design Awards, celebrating the bridge’s outstanding engineering and architectural quality. It was also named Project of the Year 2025 (over £3 million) at the CECA Midlands Awards, which highlight excellence in civil engineering and the teams delivering exceptional work.
Developed as part of a wider programme to enhance Worcester’s walking, wheeling and cycling network, Kepax Bridge complements the popular Sabrina and Diglis bridges. Together, they improve connectivity to key destinations.
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