The complex lifting operation saw seven 86m-long steel beams craned in over one of the UK’s busiest rail routes to create a vital new link between Park Street and Water End.

Landing the structure marks a key turning point on the vast Homes England-backed regeneration scheme, unlocking the next phase of infrastructure works across the site.

In total, the bridge weighs 321 tonnes, with individual beams tipping the scales at up to 130 tonnes, demanding precise planning, heavy lift logistics and tight coordination with Network Rail.

With the main structure now in, Sisk is pushing ahead with follow-on works including new roads, footpaths and cycleways to open up access into the development.

Attention will also turn to further works on the adjacent pedestrian footbridge at Water End in the coming weeks.

The bridge is due to open in 2027 once the wider highway links into York Central are completed.

Alan Rodger, managing director of Sisk Infrastructure, said: “This is major milestone for our York Central project team.

“It required meticulous engineering and planning, which included temporary works and digital construction, right through to our supply chain partners, client, Network Rail and other key stakeholders.

“Together, we’ve delivered a complex piece of engineering with precision and collaboration over a stretch of the busiest rail network in the UK.

“We’re excited to carry this momentum into the summer months as we move into the next phase of this transformative development.”