The Grade II-listed Monk Bridge viaduct, near Whitehall Road, had been disused since the 1960s. In 2019, work began on a huge redevelopment, building a high-rise residential and office scheme.
As part of the scheme, the viaduct itself is being transformed into a greenway and pedestrian path, while the archways beneath will be home to bars, restaurants and shops.
And the secret urban garden is now open to the public. We take a look around...
And the secret urban garden is now open to the public. We take a look around...
![There will be 102 parking spaces, 448 cycle spaces, 48 motorbike spaces and a communal gym on site](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmY0NGUwODYxLWRmYWUtNDhiNi05MTljLTFlZDFiMTE1ZjA3OToxODA1YjRkOS1jYmFmLTQwNDEtYTQ5NC05ZDQ0ZWNhZWNlNWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
13. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
There will be 102 parking spaces, 448 cycle spaces, 48 motorbike spaces and a communal gym on sitePhoto: Steve Riding
![The viaduct featured in the BBC's adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel The ABC Murders in 2018. Extras in police uniforms appeared under the arches and a CGI steam train was superimposed onto the old line.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyNWU1M2MzLTgxZjgtNDM4My1iNmNjLTdjMjgwOGM1NGZkOTo4ZjZkOTdmZi04YTQ4LTQ1MDMtYTE2Mi1hYTcwODFhMTY4YmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
14. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden 25-02-2023 picture Steve Riding
The viaduct featured in the BBC's adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel The ABC Murders in 2018. Extras in police uniforms appeared under the arches and a CGI steam train was superimposed onto the old line.Photo: Steve Riding
![While the garden is still under construction, it is now open to the public](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBiODY0Y2U2LWIzOWQtNGMwYi1iMmQ5LThlODIzMjJhNjkxNToyYzNkNTE0YS03NGYwLTRkZWEtYmM5Ny03YzNjNGNkYzRkZTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
15. Monk Bridge Viaduct urban garden
While the garden is still under construction, it is now open to the publicPhoto: Steve Riding