July 11, 2006. A close-up of the bridge arch and offside approach ramp. (Photo: Eric Walker)

July 11, 2006. The lock and footbridge. (Photo: Eric Walker)

July 19, 2006. The newly delivered ground paddles. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

The ground paddle winding gear. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

The lock on July 19, with most of the scaffolding removed. The lock ladders on each side are ready for installation. (Photo: Richard Emsley)

July 20, 2006. Preparing the re-inforcing for the bridge deck. (Photo: Eric Walker)

The concrete pour commences, July 20, 2006. (Photo: Eric Walker)

The soldiers being laid for the bridge arch on July 25, 2006. (Photo: Eric Walker)

Ground paddle winding gear in position, but not yet fixed. July 27, 2006 (Photo: Richard Emsley)

The lock looking east on August 24, 2006. The ground paddles have been installed together with the winding gear. The lock ladders are also fitted. (Photo: Richard Crook)

The lock bridge on September 8, 2006, with the parapets nearing completion. (Photo: Richard Crook)