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Following an invitation-only selection process, the municipal administration of Cesenatico awarded Binini Partners the contract for the geological study, the technical and economic feasibility design, and the safety coordination during the design phase for the renovation of the Ponte di San Giuseppe. Preliminary analysis highlighted that a new bridge needed to be built and the existing one demolished. The project aims to enhance the canal by providing it with a valuable scenic backdrop in the harbour closure area. Currently also known as the Ponte del Gatto, the bridge is located at the end of the Porto Canale Leonardesco, a historically significant site of value to the municipality of Cesenatico.
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The new Ponte San Giuseppe blends harmoniously into Cesenatico's urban landscape, completing the scenic view of the canal port. Its arched shape establishes a dialogue between historical memory and contemporary design, and the light, continuous, white-painted steel becomes a recognizable architectural feature. The bridge is integrated into the bicycle-pedestrian network, improving urban usability while respecting the delicate balance between functionality, local identity, and landscape.
The design of the Ponte di San Giuseppe was inspired by the need to address the dynamics of a seaside town whose population doubles during summer. The design choices aim to promote a more sustainable use of the urban space by encouraging soft mobility, with two protected pedestrian paths and a two-way cycle lane being introduced. From the outset, particular attention was paid to ensuring the structure resilience to climate change. Opting for a metal structure placed at a higher elevation than the existing docks made it possible to develop a durable bridge capable of withstanding tides and intense weather events, while significantly reducing construction times.
Various planimetric and altimetric alternatives were studied before the final design solution for the new Ponte di San Giuseppe was reached. The chosen option is an intermediate configuration in terms of both span and form, featuring a gentle rise that ideally recalls the former stone arch bridge. This is in sharp contrast to the existing flat concrete structure. The new bridge will have a single-span structure with supports only on the canal banks, thus avoiding any obstruction to water flow during flood events. The structure will formally be made of white-painted steel, with an overhanging, curved balcony designed not only as a transition area, but also as a resting spot and a scenic viewpoint overlooking the canal. Pedestrian walkways equipped with arched steel railings and wooden handrails, in continuity with the paving, are planned on either side of the carriageway. A 2.5-metre-wide, two-way cycle path will run independently and be connected to the municipality’s existing cycling network. The roadway will have two 2.75-metre-wide lanes, with 50-centimetre shoulders, in compliance with current regulations. Lighting will be installed beneath the banks and under the handrails to highlight the bridge’s curved shape, evoking the hull of a ship and creating a scenic backdrop at the end of the canal.
“We took the opportunity for a new work that not only provides safety and two-way traffic, but also has a bicycle and pedestrian path with a panoramic view on the floating section of the Maritime Museum. This also enhances our cultural heritage.” - Matteo Gozzoli, mayor of Cesenatico.
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