The distance between the new footbridge and the west building of the station allows us to value the architecture of the train station. The footbridge design allows the coexistence between pedestrians and two-wheeled vehicles, separated by a partition adorned with benches and vegetation. The footbridge widens in its northern area to offer meeting spaces, walks, rest or even contemplation, without hindering circulation.
...These open spaces give the two ends of the route a particular urban quality and reduce its linear appearance."
Project description by atelier d21 + Monod Piguet + ATB
The new footbridge is a solid and efficient connection within Delémont city. It is part of the measures aimed at strengthening the links between the city centre of Delémont and the eco-district in the “Gare Sud” sector.
Covering the tracks perpendicularly, it offers a fluid, light and elegant architecture that minimizes the impact on the railway tracks. The walkway is also part of a full/empty system generated by the position of the station buildings. The gaps give access to the platforms.
The distance between the new footbridge and the west building of the station allows the station's architectural heritage to be valued while providing an additional connection with the platforms, embellished with new urban furniture and vegetation that liven up the wait.
The architecture of the walkway allows it to be crossed easily by all kinds of cycles. The flows of pedestrians and two-wheelers are visibly separated by a physical boundary adorned with benches and vegetation. In the northern part, the walkway widens to offer recreational areas such as meeting spaces, walks, rest or even contemplation, without hindering circulation. This expansion also opens up more space for future access to the platforms.
