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15:41 GMT, Wednesday, 23 July 2008 16:41 UK

City's new bridge is work of art

Bridge being positioned at Temple Quay

Bristol's newest bridge has been lowered into position over the floating harbour at Temple Quay by one of the largest mobile cranes in Britain.

The £2.4m bridge weighs 75 tonnes, spans 55m (180ft) and will link the city centre to Temple Meads station for pedestrians and cyclists.

The stainless steel bridge was commissioned as a work of art and will be illuminated at night.

It is expected to open on 20 August after safety checks.

Magella Lynch, project director for the developers Castlemore Securities, said: "It all went to plan - like clockwork.

"It was lifted into position just as we wanted it. It looks marvellous. I think it looks phenomenal.

"It's a beautiful piece of public art that we provided for Bristol and the general public can use it."



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