Passerelle Lucy-Dutoit, Footbridge in Lausanne, Switzerland

Passerelle Lucy-Dutoit is a footbridge in Lausanne, Switzerland, that spans above a planted roof and a glazed lower building. The structure features a grey metal deck with reddish-orange panels between the railings, supported by a lattice of steel beams and cylindrical columns.

Originally called Passerelle du Flon, the bridge was renamed Passerelle Lucy-Dutoit in 2023. This change was part of a city initiative to recognize women in public spaces.

The bridge was renamed in 2023 to honor Lucy Dutoit, a teacher and activist who co-founded the Swiss association for women's suffrage. Her name on this public structure keeps her contribution visible in the city.

The footbridge is accessible on foot and connects the metro station area with the Grand-Pont street. It offers a direct route over the square below, with railings on both sides for safety.

The bridge's design includes a truss of crisscrossing steel beams beneath the deck, a detail often missed by those walking across. The reddish-orange panels between the railings add a touch of color to the grey metal structure.