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After the return crossing - due to take place in the coming days subject to weather conditions - the barge will be moored up and SAV2 offloaded directly onto Piers 1 and 2 .
SAV3 will then be picked up from the temporary base and placed onto Piers 2 and 3 . Finally , SAV4 will be lifted directly from the barge onto Piers 3 and 4 .
Once in place , a site weld and bolted splices will secure the four sections to each other . A concrete pour will then set the viaduct in its final position .
Simon Bretherton , Suffolk County Council Project Director , said : “ The arrival of these next sections will see the structure take shape for the first time on both sides of Lake Lothing .
“ This is another major step forward and we continue to make good progress on building what will be an iconic structure providing a new era for jobs , businesses and connectivity for the town of Lowestoft and the wider area .”
Neil Rogers , project director for Farrans Construction , said : “ This week ’ s arrival of four large sections of the bridge is an important and busy time for our site team .
“ A lot of planning takes place in advance of the sections being transported into Lowestoft and , once here , we will be beginning the process of lifting these elements into position almost immediately .
“ To have one of the largest cranes in the world on site for this project is a fantastic learning opportunity for our apprentices , graduates and placements .”
The Gull Wing bridge will offer in excess of 50 employment and training opportunities for the local area through Farrans and the Company ’ s supply chain to leave a lasting legacy within Suffolk .