Nottingham’s new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Trent is set to be lifted into place next month ahead of a Spring 2024 opening date.
The 87metre, 175tonne bridge has been assembled and is being thoroughly checked before a huge CC6800 crawler crane lifts it into place week beginning November 10. The bridge lift is subject to the weather conditions and therefore an exact date or time cannot be confirmed by the council.
It will be confirmed what areas the public will be able to see the bridge lifted into place and is expected to take several hours. Nottingham City Council and Balfour Beatty will also share pictures and videos of the bridge lift with the public once it is complete.
Once the bridge is lifted into place over the river, further work will take place before the bridge can be used, with ramps, steps and hard and soft landscaping being constructed. Paving, planting and lighting will also be put in place.
The bridge is expected to open in Spring 2026.
Councillor Linda Woodings, executive member for Regional Development, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “We’re getting to the really exciting part of the Transforming Cities funded bridge project as we gear up for the bridge to be lifted into place in early November.
“As we approach this milestone and the final few months of works before the new bridge opens in the spring, I know that many local people are looking forward to using the new bridge for walks, runs, commuting by bike and many other leisure activities.”
