'Honeycomb' footbridge has been installed in Haverfordwest
The bridge, known for its 'honeycomb' design, was delivered in sections from a Cardiff workshop and assembled on site using a 220-tonne crane during a four-day operation beginning in May.
Pembrokeshire County Council said at the time: "The bridge will be assembled and final finishing applied for installation in mid-August."
Installation took place over the weekend of August 16 and 17, with footpath closures, diversions, and an exclusion zone in place to ensure public safety.
The project has attracted criticism over its design and cost, with some councillors repeatedly raising concerns in council chambers.
In April, both the council's Welsh Conservative group and the Independent Group called for further scrutiny of the decision to award the bridge contract.
Councillor Di Clements, Conservative group leader, said: "Given its sizeable cost estimation and the high public interest in the matter, the Welsh Conservative group believe that this decision deserves full and proper scrutiny at committee level."
The new bridge replaces the red and black arched footbridge that previously connected the Riverside to Western Quay, which has now been closed.
Earlier this month, diversions were put in place to facilitate the final phase of installation.
The bridge has been described as a 'signature' addition to the town and an 'Instagrammable' landmark, though it has faced ongoing scrutiny regarding its value for money and overall necessity.
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