TfL has said the vast majority of people strongly support a new pedestrian bridge across the Thames between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf.

The proposed crossing for pedestrians and cyclists would be either at Durand’s Wharf or Nelson Dock Pier in Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf.

TfL ran a public consultation to find what the opinions were to the crossing and whether people supported their proposals, the results of which were published yesterday (March 21).

The result: 93 per cent of the more than 6,000 responses said they strongly supported the idea of a crossing, which most of them saying they wanted a bridge rather than a ferry or a tunnel, with many of the responders coming from Lewisham borough.

Many of the respondents said they were excited at the prospect of a new landmark bridge at the site, with a possibility that the bridge will need to open to let boats through.

The report said: “At present there is a lack of infrastructure to accommodate cyclists and pedestrians wishing to cross the River Thames east of Tower Bridge to access Canary Wharf.

“The Jubilee line is also currently operating close to capacity during peak times. A new river crossing would contribute towards accommodating the growth in Canada Water and Canary Wharf.”

Not everyone supported the scheme, with many suggesting a ferry or tunnel would be preferred, or were worried about the overall cost of building a bridge.

Others said they would prefer a bridge that cars could use to ease congestion in the area, while a number of those in opposition were concerned about the negative visual impact.

TfL said it will respond to the issues raised by the consultation in summer this year.