Work started on the new bridge over Breydon Water at the same time as the northern section of the road which linked up with the A47 Acle new road. Initially some of the pilings from the old railway bridge had to be removed as they unfortunately could not be reused as they were in the wrong positions. The bridge itself operates on the cantilever principle and was constructed in the Turmeric yard in Southtown before being floated down river on a barge and raised into position over the duration of one night. Opening of the bridge is controlled by an operator in the control room which is positioned on its western (Breydon Water) side.