Great Yarmouth's Third River Crossing, Herring Bridge, has been crowned GB & ROI Construction Project of the Year above £100m at the CEF awards.

The bridge, delivered by BAM Farrans JV for Norfolk County Council, opened its doors in February 2024 and has since become a cornerstone of the region's infrastructure. The complex project involved extensive marine works, the construction of approach embankments, and upgrades to the local road network.

Despite the challenges of working in a live and operational marine port, with nearby residential and commercial properties, the team successfully managed stakeholder engagement to minimise disruption. Herring Bridge now links the A47 to the port and enterprise zone, significantly easing traffic congestion and improving journey times for residents and businesses.

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This prestigious award recognises not only the engineering excellence of the project but also its positive impact on the local community. By supporting economic growth and regeneration, Herring Bridge is set to play a vital role in Great Yarmouth's future development.

Welcoming the win, BAM Farrans JV, said: "One of the features that made this project truly special was that a twin bascule bridge, of such size and scale, is not common in the UK. This bridge has been designed to ensure minimal disruption to highway traffic and river traffic, so it opens and closes within 90 seconds, twenty-plus times per day.

"We placed social impact at the heart of this project by investing almost £20m in local economic value, engaging with schools and colleges for site visits and workshops and creating local employment opportunities. We know that this will leave a positive legacy for many years to come."