Despite significant flooding and invasive species of weeds, the first stage to replace a town's bridge is now completed.
The White Bridge, also known as the Blyth Bridge, in Halesworth's Millennium Green is being replaced after it was deemed unsafe.
The first stage of the project involved water vole relocation and was delayed due to workmen encountering Himalayan Balsam, a highly invasive species of weed, while undertaking preparatory works.
Major flooding also hindered the first stage.
In an update Annette Dunning, Suffolk County councillor for Halesworth, said: "Suffolk County Council can confirm that the relocation of water voles has now been successfully completed, enabling them to begin work on the new structure.
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"Although every effort has been made for the scheme to still be completed by mid-November, it is likely that they will not finish the work until towards the end of November.
"Thank you for your continued patience whilst the essential improvement works are completed".
The bridge was closed in August 2022 when it was deemed unsafe by structural engineers at Suffolk County Council.
Its closure led to a protest from people in the area.
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