Construction work has began on a new £2.5 million bridge between King Street and Riverside in Norwich.
The project is planned to connect Riverside with the city centre, as well as catalysing the development of other brownfield sites in King Street.
Councillor Brian Morrey, Executive Member for sustainable city development, said: "It is great to see construction work beginning on this bridge, which is a priority for the city council and will make a real difference to King Street. On behalf of everyone who has worked on this project, I would like to thank the businesses on Riverside, EEDA, X-Leisure, and City Living."
The funding from the bridge is made up of £730,000 from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), £1.7 million secured by Norwich City Council through section 106 developer contributions from the Riverside scheme, and a grant of £70,000 from the Greater Norwich Development Partnership (GNDP).
St Anne's Wharf developer City Living has agreed to allow a link to the bridge through the site.
Work has started on the east side of the river with piling works, followed by construction of the east ramp.
Construction on the west side of the river will start in February, followed by construction of a pedestrian link to King Street.
The bridge will be erected in May or June, followed by the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment. Completion and opening of the bridge is planned for August.
(CD/JM)
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