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Twitter feed tracking the construction progress of the temporary road bridge in Workington, Cumbria.

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Bridge now open after 72 days of construction and 5 weeks ahead of schedule.

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Work is continuing on the white marking, verges and signage. Street lighting will be complete early this week.

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New bridge to open in record time. http://bit.ly/cCRHFb

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Bridge will open on Wednesday 21 April

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All surfacing will be complete by the end of the week. Posts for rail fencing are being installed on the west carriageway of the new road.

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Tarmac is continuing to be laid on the approach roads and footpaths.

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Street lighting is in place on both sides of the bridge. The tie-ins to the roundabout on New Bridge Road are also nearly complete.

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Paving to the approach footpaths is also underway and the new entry to the football ground is nearing completion.

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Finishing works are underway, with tarmac being laid and street lighting installed. Kerbs have been fitted to the new roundabout.

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The new entry to the football ground is nearing completion.

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Kerbs have been fitted to the new bridge roundabout. Paving to the approach footpaths is underway.

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Finishing works are underway with tarmac being laid and the installation of new street lighting.

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View photos from each stage of the construction process in our bridgewatch gallery. http://bit.ly/aZ59eQ.

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The bridge decking is now complete and the team has started widening the approach road on the Northside of the bridge.

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People in north Workington are being informed about new traffic management plans around the new temporary road bridge. http://bit.ly/9NjOqd

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A reinforced earth retaining wall is being constructed adjacent to the roundabout on New Bridge Road.

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The bridge is now in its final position and tarmac will be laid next week.

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Decking work is being laid and will be complete by the end of the week. Resurfacing of the access road to the football club will begin soon.

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The new bridge now spans the river - it was lowered into place over the weekend.

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The final bridge push will take place over the weekend and will be jacked down to its permanent level. http://bit.ly/9gaUiW