green bridge

English

A green bridge (sense 1)

Noun

green bridge (plural green bridges)

1. A vegetation covered bridge over a motorway or railway that allows wildlife to safely cross over; a wildlife bridge.
   • 2023 August 23, Chris Howe, “Green screen: HS2's route through the shires”, in RAIL, number 990, page 35:

     Elsewhere, green bridges and mammal tunnels are being used to provide routes across the railway for animals to cross.

2. Any bridge with a substantial amount of greenery, gardens, etc.
3. A bridge in an urban environment that allows only foot and cycle traffic and helps reduce motor vehicle emissions.

Translations

vegetation-covered wildlife crossing

• German: Grünbrücke (de) f
• Portuguese: viaduto vegetado m
• Russian: экодук (ru) m (ekoduk)
• Welsh: pont werdd f