A boardwalk that makes the right connections

Here is the brilliant new elevated boardwalk built along a kilometre stretch on the west side of the River Itchen between Horseshoe railway bridge and the Northham road bridge.

It will save many people walking along the shore and sometimes being beaten by the incoming tide on the way to the pubs in St Denys, especially the Junction!
This unique structure has been built on top of a wave wall, which was installed in 2006, to protect the railway line from scouring by the tidal river.
At high tide, the water will gently lap near to the walkway edge, giving pedestrians and cyclists the chance to enjoy a peaceful, scenic route with stunning views over the Estuary. It also provides a tranquil place away from the bustle of the city.
Eventually the new stretch will be extended to the cycle route at Cobden road bridge that runs through Riverside Park
It all part of Sustran's National Route 23 through Southampton, linking the airport, Swaythling, Riverside Park, St Denys, the city centre and the ferry terminal. It will connect local people to the river and the sea and provide a vital north-south connection through the city, enabling many local journeys to be made to shops, schools, workplaces and for leisure that previously, were not possible.