New aerial photos show progress on the construction of Great Yarmouth's new Herring Bridge.

The images, taken by aerial photographer Mike Page, show both leaves of the third river crossing in a lifted position on Wednesday, May 17.

Since late April, when Mr Page last took photos of the project, markings have been painted on the new stretch of road that connects the bridge to South Denes Road.

While the crossing itself looks largely complete, there is still work to be done on the supporting infrastructure. 

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The third river crossing in Great Yarmouth is expected to open this summer. The third river crossing in Great Yarmouth is expected to open this summer. (Image: Mike Page)

Construction of the £121m Herring Bridge started in January 2021 and it is expected to open this summer.

In March, its two 700-tonne bascule leaves were shipped from Belgium and installed at the site. 

Since then, the electrical and hydraulic systems have been installed.

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Great Yarmouth Mercury: Local government and business leaders hope Great Yarmouth's new bridge will cut journey times and boost the economy. Local government and business leaders hope Great Yarmouth's new bridge will cut journey times and boost the economy. (Image: Mike Page)

The 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.

Its name, which references the heyday of the town's fishing industry, was decided in a public poll.