A LANDMARK bridge is set to be put in place this weekend.

The new Balkerne Bridge will be installed over Balkerne Hill, Colchester, on Saturday night.

The bridge was meant to be put up two weeks ago but poor weather delayed it.

Essex County Council has said it is now set to go ahead this weekend.

The new bridge will be wider, meaning cyclists and pedestrians can use it at the same time.

The road will be closed overnight before reopening on Sunday morning.