Another major milestone has been marked in the construction of a long-awaited third crossing.
After the second and third major steel sections of the Gull Wing bridge arrived in Lowestoft from the Netherlands last week, they have now been installed.
NAV 2 being lifted from the barge. Picture: Gull Wing - Lowestoft (Image: Gull Wing - Lowestoft)
With the installation completed over the past few days, it marks the "first section of the bridge to go over water."
NAV 2 being lifted into place. Picture: Gull Wing - Lowestoft (Image: Gull Wing - Lowestoft)
The North Approach Viaduct (NAV2 and NAV3) sections being used in the construction of the £126.75m Gull Wing bridge in Lowestoft have been carefully maneouvred into place.
NAV 2 in position. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)
The steel spans being used in construction of the bridge - which is being delivered by Suffolk County Council and built by Farrans Construction - were lifted from the barge, positioned on to the pier and joined together.
NAV 2 being lifted into position. Picture: John Soanes (Image: John Soanes)
With the NAV2 section moved late on Friday afternoon, the installation of NAV3 was completed on Monday.
NAV 3 being lifted into place. Picture: Gull Wing - Lowestoft (Image: Gull Wing - Lowestoft)
A Gull Wing spokesman said: "NAV3 is now in place, marking the first section of the bridge to go over water.
NAV 3 being moved into position. Picture: Gull Wing - Lowestoft (Image: Gull Wing - Lowestoft)
"Work will now start progressing on preparing the steel and installing the decks.
"South side viaducts (SAV 1-4) due to be delivered later this year."
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