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Bristol’s new bridge is just a few months away from opening to pedestrians

Image for Bristol’s new bridge is just a few months away from opening to pedestrians

Bristol’s newest landmark is getting closer and closer to completion.

The graceful S shaped bridge connecting Castle Park with the Finzels Reach development is now only a matter of months away.

And the team working on the bridge are now in the process of installing the wooden decking on the steel structure.

Lighting has also been installed under the bridge and was installed on Tuesday.

The team behind the construction have been tweeting out pictures charting the progress of the project.

Sections of the 91-metre curved steel bridge was transported by barge to Finzels Reach from Cattle Market Wharf before being put into place.

Made from a series of unique curved steel sections topped with timber decking, sculptured cladding and feature lighting, the £2.7million bridge looks set to become one of the most prominent sites in the city.

The new crossing will create a new cycling and pedestrian route, completing a walkway from Temple Mead station to Castle Park and the city centre.

Work is also progressing on the new walkway on the Finzels Reach side of the bridge.

The ferry landing stage in Castle Park has also seen a £30,000 upgrade as part of the work, which will improve access to the boats and increase ferry passenger numbers.

Gavin Bridge, director of Cubex, the developers behind Finzels Reach, said: “As many will have seen, there have been some eye-catching preparations for the bridge going on since the summer but the final step in the installation of the crossing itself was quite a spectacle.

“This new route is going to be a striking addition to Bristol’s landscape and will provide a much-needed link to the city centre for pedestrians and cyclists.”

“It’s a really exciting milestone for the new Finzels Reach city quarter and one which will benefit Bristolians, local businesses and visitors to our city for many years to come.

“This is a major infrastructure project and represents a significant private-sector investment in the city and to enable us to get the bridge into place safely, a section River Avon will need to be closed for a couple of weeks.

“The bridge will deliver long-term benefits to the city and we hope people will bear with us during any temporary disruption.”

Author: Michael Ribbeck, Bristol Post