Network Rail engineers have been working to repair Reedham swing bridge in Norfolk.

The 123-year-old bridge had an issue with its central bearing preventing the bridge from swinging open for larger boats on the River Yare.

Network Rail had organised a few scheduled swings of the bridge over July and August to allow boats to pass through.

The old bearing has been replaced over the August bank holiday, and engineers quickly moved on to testing the bridge to ensure safety.

The completion date was set for mid-September, but engineers have completed the project ahead of schedule.

Since the bridge has been out of action for some time, it will be closely monitored for any issues, and passengers should be aware of possible delays if one arises.

“This was a major, complex repair of a bridge that is both a critical piece of infrastructure and an important heritage landmark for the region. Our teams worked hard to get Reedham swinging again, but we’re so sorry for the disruption to boat users, passengers and neighbours while we got the job done.”

Joe Kennedy, Infrastructure Director for Network Rail Anglia