THESE aerial shots show how engineers are building a massive new road in Colchester.

The multi-million pound extension of the Northern Approach Road through the former Severalls Hospital site is due to open in December.

The link road, under construction since summer 2013, will be used by buses travelling between the town centre and Colchester’s first park and ride at Cuckoo Farm, when it opens next March.

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This eyecatching footage was taken from a small unmanned aerial aircraft powered by local firm Crisp Aerial earlier this month.