Two major parts of Great Yarmouth's £121m third river crossing have arrived with one more due in the next few hours.

The second bascule leaf section for the bridge arrived on Saturday and is now moored on the River Yare close to the construction site on Bollards Quay.

The leaf was tugged from Belgium by the EEMS Wrestler and assisted by the Jenny D and C Force.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Herring Bridge's second leaf bascule being tugged down the River Yare. Picture - Luke Martin Photography The Herring Bridge's second leaf bascule being tugged down the River Yare. Picture - Luke Martin Photography (Image: Luke Martin Photography)

Later today (March 20), the Matador 3 floating crane is due to arrive. According to the Marine Traffic website, the crane was last reported to be within four miles of the outer harbour.

The Dutch Matador 3 will be used to lift both leaf sections into place forming the main section of the recently-named Herring Bridge from Tuesday morning.

The first bascule leaf section, weighing 700 tonnes, arrived in Great Yarmouth via a tug on Thursday, March 9.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Malcolm McAllister, community engagement manager for contractors BAM Farrans, at the arrival of the first leaf bascule. Picture - Denise BradleyMalcolm McAllister, community engagement manager for contractors BAM Farrans, at the arrival of the first leaf bascule. Picture - Denise Bradley (Image: Denise Bradley)

Malcolm McAllister, community engagement manager for contractors BAM Farrans, said the floating crane will be moved from the outer harbour to the main construction area on Monday morning.

"The installation of both bridge leaves is still scheduled to commence from 8am on Tuesday, March 21 under a 72-hour possession," Mr McAllister said.

A Norfolk County Council spokesperson has issued a reminder that the River Yare will be closed to navigation from March 21 to 24.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Both bascule leaves of the Herring Bridge side-by-side on the River Yare. Picture - Luke Martin Photography Both bascule leaves of the Herring Bridge side-by-side on the River Yare. Picture - Luke Martin Photography (Image: Luke Martin Photography)

Once the leaves are in place, 500 tons of concrete - forming the bridge's counterbalance - will be added to the structure.

Public viewing areas will be established on either side of the river on Bollard Quay opposite Queen Anne’s Road on the western side of the river and by the newly constructed junction off South Denes Road to the east.

Mr McAllister added: "We thank the public for their patience whilst this exciting phase of the project takes place."