Bridge named 'West Midlands building of the year'

A bridge has been named the 'West Midlands Building of the Year', and could pick up an award at national level.

Kepax Bridge in Worcester was recognised at the regional Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) award ceremony.

By winning the West Midlands award, the pedestrian and cyclists' bridge, which spans the River Severn, has also been entered for the RIBA National awards to be held later this year.

The £16m bridge was opened in 2024 and was used by more than 330,000 people in its first year. It also won an award at the Structural Steel Design Awards and was previously named Project of the Year 2025 at the CECA Midlands Awards.

The RIBA Regional Awards recognised the bridge's "outstanding design, engineering excellence and contribution to the local community".

The bridge connects Gheluvelt Park to St John's.

It was designed by Moxon Architects who worked alongside engineering firm Jacobs.

A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: The recognition from RIBA underlines Worcestershire County Council's commitment to delivering high-quality infrastructure that supports sustainable travel, strengthens communities and enhances the county's natural environment."

They added: "Kepax Bridge is designed to encourage healthier, active travel and improve connectivity across Worcester for generations to come."

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