Pedestrians and cyclists are being warned of changes to access as part of the continuing third crossing construction.

As works continue in Lowestoft ahead of the construction of the new £126.75m Gull Wing bridge, pedestrians and cyclists will be temporarily diverted for the next two months.

Work is being carried out on "on the north eastern footpath of Denmark Road" from Monday, May 22.

A post on the Gull Wing bridge Twitter page said there would be "changes to pedestrian/cyclist access – Denmark Road/Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft."

A spokesman said: "To allow construction work to progress on the north eastern footpath of Denmark Road (adjacent to the Smith’s Marsh play area), pedestrians and cyclists will be temporarily diverted onto the existing southern carriageway of Denmark Road.

"Cyclists are asked to dismount when using this diversion to ensure the safety of all users.

"A ‘corridor’ will be created with fencing either side of the diverted route, to safely separate the public from the live construction work and plant.

Lowestoft Journal: The 'open' entrance to Smith’s Marsh Play Area. Picture: Gull Wing - LowestoftThe 'open' entrance to Smith’s Marsh Play Area. Picture: Gull Wing - Lowestoft (Image: Gull Wing - Lowestoft)

"The entrance to Smith’s Marsh play area closest to Denmark Road will be closed during this time, however the entrance on Rotterdam Road will be unaffected.

Lowestoft Journal: The 'closed' entrance to Smith’s Marsh Play Area. Picture: Gull Wing LowestoftThe 'closed' entrance to Smith’s Marsh Play Area. Picture: Gull Wing Lowestoft (Image: Gull Wing - Lowestoft)

"This will be in effect from May 22, in place for an anticipated duration of up to two months (subject to change)."

Locals are asked to "refer to Plan 1" to view the closures and diverted route.

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