Developers have announced plans for a new river crossing near Canary Wharf.
The development, dubbed ‘mini Manhattan’, will see an 80-metre bridge over the River Lea at City Island.
It is expected to be completed by 2016 and will allow people easier access to Canning Town station.
Property company Ballymore proposed the scheme as an enhanced link between London boroughs Tower Hamlets and Newham.
Designed by Davies, Maguire & Whitby, the crossing will create a link for those looking to move into the 1,700 new apartments on the 12 acre 'island' neighbourhood at Bow Creek.
Sean Mulryan, chairman of Ballymore, said: “Acting as a vital bridge between the business might of Canary Wharf and the creative dynamism of East London, it will have a unique identity that draws from the character of each.
“To live here will be to join an exclusive club, while at the same time, with its new public spaces, boutique shops and restaurants, City Island will also be a new magnetic destination for London.”
The development also promises waterside parks, bars and restaurants, art studios, boutique shops, a school and a private residents' club.
