All the entrants for the competition to design a new Thames crossing at Nine Elms in South London have been unveiled.

All the designs are to be considered for the construction of the £40m pedestrian and cyclist crossing and went on show today (23rd Feb 2015) ahead of the shortlist being announced next month.

Under EU procurement rules the designers can't be announced, however it's been confirmed that the designers include "world renowned architects" as well as "up and coming practices".

The jury – featuring Graham Stirk of RSHP and Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia – will select four submissions for further development in early March.

Govindia said: ‘We challenged the world’s designers to come up with creative solutions to a very complex set of design, engineering and transport challenges. The response is testament to the exceptional talent out there.’

He continued: ‘To succeed this bridge must be two things at once. It must be a beautiful piece of architecture and a valuable new transport link.’

80 teams qualified for the first round of the competition and 74 submitted entries. The new bridge will connect the 200 hectare former industrial area at Nine Elms which is currently in the process of being regenerated.

It's anticipated that the bridge will connect Nine Elms with an area close to the new £650m US Embassy designed by Kieran Timberlake which is set to be completed in 2017.