Elland Bridge set to open this year with new arch put in place

A milestone's been reached in work to rebuild Elland Bridge which was damaged in the Boxing Day floods.

A 10 tonne arch, one of 7, was lifted into place by workers on the site this morning.

The former grade two listed bridge near Halifax has been closed to traffic since floodwater washed out its foundations.

The arch was put in place today Credit: ITV News

Officials say they are on track to reopen the bridge before the end of the year.