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Fontvieille Footbridge Project Set to Revolutionize Monaco's Pedestrian Experience by 2025

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by Natalia Bezruk Senior Contributor
October 29, 2024
Fontvieille Footbridge Project Set to Revolutionize Monaco's Pedestrian Experience by 2025

Monaco is set to welcome a new pedestrian connection in June 2025, as the Princely Government unveils plans for the Fontvieille footbridge. This strategic addition to Monaco’s urban infrastructure promises to relieve road congestion and foster a more sustainable, walkable cityscape by providing a continuous pedestrian route from the Salines park-and-ride facility to Fontvieille and La Condamine.

Architects François Lallemand and Christian Curau, both native to Monaco, are the creative minds behind the design of the new footbridge. Built as an extension to the existing Wurtemberg footbridge, this structure will include two public elevators and a staircase connected to Avenue de Fontvieille, ensuring seamless access for pedestrians. With unanimous support from the municipal council, the project reflects Monaco's commitment to advancing pedestrian-friendly urban planning.

Elected official Jean-Luc Puyo highlighted the new footbridge’s potential to improve pedestrian flow from the Wurtemberg footbridge, adding that it would “enhance connectivity across the area.” Designed to harmonize with the existing architecture, the Fontvieille footbridge will incorporate subtle under-ramp lighting for better nighttime visibility and pedestrian safety, while Wurtemberg Square below will undergo a complete redesign as part of the larger project.

This new footbridge aligns with Monaco’s broader ambitions to minimize vehicular traffic within the city, offering an environmentally friendly alternative for residents and tourists. By extending the footbridge system and linking vital city districts, Monaco reinforces its commitment to green mobility solutions and improves accessibility to key urban areas. The Fontvieille footbridge stands as a testament to the Principality’s forward-thinking approach to urban mobility, combining aesthetic appeal with functionality to support a more pedestrian-centered future.


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Natalia Bezruk

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