WORK is progressing well on the city's newest bridge as it approaches its completion date.

The clock is ticking closer to when Worcester residents will be able to enjoy its newest feature, Kepax Bridge.

New pictures show the bridge appearing to be almost ready to open, with the railings being installed across it.

Worcestershire County Council teams have been working throughout August to make ongoing adjustments to the bridge alignment and the installation of the railings.

NEARLY THERE: Kepax Bridge over the River Severn.NEARLY THERE: Kepax Bridge over the River Severn. (Image: Newsquest) A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: "Work is continuing to progress well and is scheduled for completion towards the end of 2024, subject to no significant delays, such as flooding."

Work began earlier this year on Kepax Bridge, which will span the River Severn from Gheluvelt Park to St John's.

The multi-million-pound Kepax Bridge project will see a new walking and cycling bridge with the aim of improving the city's active travel infrastructure. 

In August, a spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: "Work has continued on the new walkway in front of the Pump House building, replacing the old boardwalk and work is underway to remove approximately 6500 tonnes of stone and 3000 tonnes of ground material, which will be removed from site and recycled or reused in other building schemes.

"Further work is taking place on the bridge, including installing the curved deck handrails, painting, installation of anti-skid surface and lighting on the handrails."

The new bridge came after the council was told it could not be trusted to use the money for walking and cycling correctly until it improved as part of a 'zero' rating by government body Active Travel England.

The rating was given to the council for not even meeting the 'minimum standards' of political leadership on boosting walking and cycling in the county and for its lacklustre track record of providing improvements.