The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379 in south west Exeter, called Blisses Bridge, has been brought to life with newly added decorative panels.
The 36-metre span bridge, which opened in February 2024, has been designed as a “gateway” feature to the new development area. Its name is derived from Blisses Hill and Blisses Meadow which feature in the old tithe mapping of the area where the bridge is located.
The 58 panels on the parapet of the structure feature the latest public artwork of South Brent-based sculptor Isabel Coulton. The designs on the panels depict life in Devon, with a watery theme on one side of the bridge, and land and air on the other.
Anyone crossing Blisses Bridge will be able to pick out images of the Jurassic Coast, Dartmoor and other locations from around the county.
Isabel said: “This is my first steel artwork, and I’m really pleased with it. Each panel tells a different story but they are all linked with a ribbon design that’s like a breath of wind. As the light changes throughout the day, it changes the patterns and shadows that are cast on the ground, giving the images movement and ever changing interest. I hope lots of people enjoy it, especially schoolchildren that use the bridge, and I hope the bridge becomes a well-loved part of the new development.”
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