A WALKING and cycling bridge has been put in place in Worcester today.

The photo of the bridge in position was shared by Worcestershire County Council Highways.

A Highways spokesman wrote on Twitter: "The bridge is now in place and the three way lights on roundabout removed.

"Hams Way remains closed for the rest of the day whilst the work is completed."

The walking and cycling bridge runs over the A4440 Hams Way, replacing the current pedestrian crossing.

To allow for the work to take place Hams Way will be closed in both directions today and tomorrow from around 7.30am to 5.30pm.

The council said once finished it will improve crossing the busy road for pedestrians and cyclists.

The bridge will be one of four crossings of the Southern Link Road once the work to dual the major route from the M5 to Powick roundabout has finished.

These crossings include the Crookbarrow Way footbridge, which has very well used since opening earlier this year, the council said, the Broomhall Way footbridge which is currently under construction, and a new underpass near the Ketch roundabout.

The new Hams Way footbridge near the Powick roundabout will forms part of a national cycle network route.

In a previous statement Cllr Ken Pollock, cabinet member for economy and infrastructure at Worcestershire County Council, said: “It’s good to see yet another piece of long-term infrastructure to support walking and cycling being moved into place next weekend."