Work on the Wapley bridge came to a halt last night due to the wind and rain – it would have been unsafe to lift the new bridge sections in. We don’t yet know the new timing for this but we’re guessing next week, maybe New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day.

Update 28 December – they’ve lifted the new bridge beams in! Picture to follow.

A train thunders past the gap and the crane. Parts of the new bridge are on the lorry on the right.

The gap, with the left-hand support being built up with concrete to the new height.

The support beams for the new bridge waiting on the lorry.