New drone photos have captured another milestone in the construction of Great Yarmouth's £121m new bridge.

As the sun set over the town on Tuesday, April 18, the western leaf of the third river crossing was lowered for the first time.

The images, taken by local photographer Luke Martin, show engineers testing the bridge's hydraulic system and deck alignment.

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Great Yarmouth Mercury: Engineers working on the new Herring Bridge in Great Yarmouth on April 18. Photo: Luke Martin Photography. Engineers working on the new Herring Bridge in Great Yarmouth on April 18. Photo: Luke Martin Photography. (Image: Luke Martin Photography)

Last month, hundreds of people gathered at viewing points on either side of the River Yare to witness the installation of the two 700-tonne leaves.

Each leaf is 62 metres long and 20 metres wide.

Since then, the electrical and hydraulic systems have been installed.

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Great Yarmouth Mercury: A leaf belonging to the new bridge in Great Yarmouth is lowered over the River Yare for the first time on Tuesday, April 18. Photo: Luke Martin Photography. A leaf belonging to the new bridge in Great Yarmouth is lowered over the River Yare for the first time on Tuesday, April 18. Photo: Luke Martin Photography. (Image: Luke Martin Photography)

The third river crossing - which following an online poll has been named Herring Bridge - is expected to open in the summer.

The ongoing development will link the A47 at Harfrey’s roundabout to the port and the enterprise zone via South Denes Road on the other side of the River Yare.

It is hoped the bridge will cut journey times and boost the economy - but it could also see the axing of Gorleston Fire Station.