PLANS to install a new landmark bridge in Colchester have been delayed again.

Essex County Council originally set the date for the new Balkerne Bridge to be installed last weekend. It was then moved until this Saturday night.

However, County Hall has delayed it again as poor weather has meant the preparatory work has not been completed.

A new date has yet to be comfirmed but the county council has said it is likely to be overnight on February 25 or March 4.

The road will be closed in both directions when the new footbridge with the cycle path is installed.