A CYCLE bridge was installed at the weekend in a military-style operation.

Three pieces of the bridge, each weighing about 20 tonnes, were manoeuvred into place across the busy A689 near Sedgefield, close to the site of the former Wynyard Station.

The bridge, which incorporates a piece of art by London artist Peter Fink, helps to complete one of the last major pieces of the national cycle network in County Durham.

The bridge is expected to be open for use from early May, subject to foot-and-mouth restrictions