Haverfordwest's new Riverside footbridge takes shape
The bridge will span the water between the Riverside and Western Quay, and delivery of its sections began last Tuesday, May 27.
The structure has been described as 'signature' and, subsequently, 'Instagrammable'.
The cost of the Pembrokeshire County Council-driven bridge project and associated works is £5.7million.
The bridge has been delivered in sections. (Image: Peter Thomas)
It's part of the £25.4 million Heart of Pembrokeshire project to revitalise Haverfordwest.
Sparks fly as welding work takes place. (Image: Peter Thomas)
Since earlier this week, the bridge has been delivered in sections to the site from the fabricator's workshop in Cardiff, with a 220-ton crane also on site. The delivery work has spanned four days this week. (Image: P.Biebrach) The final delivery was due to take place on the afternoon of Friday May 29.
An impression of how the installed bridge will look. (Image: Atkins Ltd)
Pembrokeshire County Council said: "The bridge will be assembled and final finishing applied for installation in mid-August."
It's certainly a distinctive design. (Image: Peter Thomas)
The authority has been contacted for further information about the progress of the work.
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