New aerial images highlight third crossing work in Lowestoft

The impressive images show the scale of the development at the site of the long-awaited third crossing, which is now due to be opened next year.

It comes after work had been set back by two months as highway construction has taken longer than expected.

With the closure of Denmark Road extended until October 31 to allow for the completion of the new northern roundabout and approach road to the bridge, as well as other works, the main bascule span is expected to be installed in the new year.

The scale of the development and progress made on the Gull Wing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Mike Page (Image: Mike Page)

With the new aerial photos showing progress on the Gull Wing third crossing at the construction site in Lowestoft, they have been captured once more by aerial photographer Mike Page.

The scale of the development and progress made on the Gull Wing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Mike Page (Image: Mike Page)

This week, a Gull Wing Bridge spokesman said: "As work progresses on site, the next stage of the Southern Approach work is taking place, with the encapsulation pour over the end of Pier 4.

"As the description says, the concrete will encapsulate the end of the steel work on the south side, binding the decking and Pier 4 for both strength and finish.

The scale of the development and progress made on the Gull Wing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Mike Page (Image: Mike Page)

"This marks pour eight of the 10 required to complete the Southern Approach, with deck pours 9 and 10 to take place over the next couple of weeks, before the teams move onto the Northern Approach to repeat the process there."

Set to transform how traffic moves around the town, the Gull Wing bridge will provide an essential link from Waveney Drive (south) to Denmark Road and Peto Way (north) of Lake Lothing in Lowestoft.

The scale of the development and progress made on the Gull Wing third crossing in Lowestoft. Picture: Mike Page (Image: Mike Page)

With leading building and civil engineering contractor Farrans Construction overseeing construction works on the Gull Wing, on behalf of Suffolk County Council, the bridge is due to open in 2024.

Aerial photographer Mr Page captured the striking new photos that show the ongoing progress on Wednesday, September 6.