First look at new £18m bridge over River Trent
An £18m bridge spanning the River Trent in Nottingham has officially opened.
The 87m (278ft) Waterside Bridge, which connects the city to Lady Bay, was built in Hucknall and lifted into place in November.
The crossing opened to pedestrians and cyclists on Tuesday and a newly widened and surfaced riverside footpath on the south side of the river has also reopened.
The bridge is the first new river crossing built in the city since 1958, when Clifton Bridge was erected.
The government-funded project has faced delays and increased costs - after an original budget of £9m budget.
Linda Woodings, executive member for regional development, growth and transport at Nottingham City Council, said schoolchildren from the closest schools either side of the river will help cut the ribbon later.
Transport Nottingham said a community fun day is due to be held on both sides of the bridge with free activities, food stalls and community performances on 14 June.
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