The new bridge is the first to be installed over the River Trent since the 1950s

There have been delays, disruptions and setbacks for years. But the first bridge to be built over the River Trent since the 1950s has finally been lifted into place - and campaigners are celebrating the "historic moment".

On Monday morning (November 10), a huge crane lifted the Waterside Bridge into place, connecting the Trent Basin housing estate in Nottingham to Lady Bay in Rushcliffe .

Crowds on both sides of the river gathered to watch the 175-tonne pedestrian and cycle bridge be installed within less than two hours, despite the city council previously suggesting it could take up to five hours.

Plans for the bridge were first revealed in November 2021, but the project has since been plagued with del

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