Third crossing works progress in Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth

Progress on the Gull Wing third crossing in Lowestoft and the third river crossing in Great Yarmouth has been captured by aerial photographer Mike Page.

Set to transform how traffic moves around the towns, the multi-million pound developments are due to open in 2023.

The £121m Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing will link the A47 at Harfrey’s roundabout to the port and the enterprise zone via South Denes Road on the other side of the River Yare.

An aerial image of the Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing (Image: Mike Page)

With construction of the bridge having started in January 2021, it is expected to open early next summer.

As lead contractors BAM Farrans Joint Venture oversee construction, Norfolk County Council said the bridge "will be a twin leaf bascule bridge" that will open in the middle to allow taller river traffic through.

The name of the new bridge will be announced in the spring, and it is hoped the bridge will cut journey times and boost the economy.

Recently, Tim Ellis, project manager at Norfolk County Council, said "you can really start to get a feel for the alignment and scale of the new crossing."

The £126.75m Gull Wing bridge in Lowestoft will provide an essential link from Waveney Drive (south) to Denmark Road and Peto Way (north) of Lake Lothing.

Construction work started on the much-needed third crossing over Lake Lothing in spring 2021.

The Gull Wing bridge in Lowestoft. (Image: Mick Howes)

With leading building and civil engineering contractor Farrans Construction overseeing construction works on the Gull Wing, on behalf of Suffolk County Council, the bridge is due to open in 2023.

Once open, it will reduce traffic congestion in Lowestoft, help to regenerate the area and attract new investment for the local economy.

Recently, Suffolk County Council leader, Matthew Hicks, said the bridge "will bring huge benefits to Lowestoft and the wider area for many years to come."

Aerial photographer Mike Page captured the striking new photos that show the ongoing development of the vital schemes on Boxing Day, Monday, December 26.