The Broads Authority has warned of disruption as work begins to replace a worn-out Victorian river crossing.

There will be restrictions in place near New Mills Yard on the River Wensum in Norwich for two days while work begins to replace the bridge, which connects Westwick Street to Riverside Walk.

Those using the waterways may be redirected while inspections and surveys are being carried out, which will include the use of divers. 

The bridge at New Mills Yard, a former watermill complex that forms the head of navigation - the furthest point upstream that Broads boats can reach on the Wensum - dates back to 1898 and has deteriorated in recent years, resulting in its closure in April due to concerns about its stability.

Flashback to March 1971, when the pumping station was still in useFlashback to March 1971, when the pumping station was still in use

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The crossing is set to be removed and replaced as part of a £500,000 project led by Norfolk County Council which aims to see the route opened to the public again next year. 

A spokesman for the Broads Authority said: "Please ensure that these works are taken into consideration for passage planning and when navigating in this area.

"Vessels navigating must follow all instructions given by the safety boats."

There will be restrictions in place between 8am and 5pm on Thursday and Friday.