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A brand-new £20 million bridge linking Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire is now open—82 meters long, built to replace a 1930s structure worn out by heavy traffic. Celebrated with a ceremony, it’s already welcoming walkers and cyclists, with cars and buses set to use it Monday. The full A6006 route will open later this month after nearby Network Rail work wraps up. The old bridge will be demolished this autumn. Local leaders hail it as a vital link for the region, boosting jobs and supporting airport and freeport growth—all while minimizing disruption by building beside the old span. Constructed with 450 tons of steel and over 1,000 tons of concrete, the project began in July last year and included 500 meters of new road. The team credits the community for patience through the complex build. The construction phase is complete—now it’s time to say goodbye to the old bridge and welcome the new one.

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