After a wait of three years – and then a countdown of 10 seconds – the new bridge in Great Yarmouth has finally opened. Sir Brandon Lewis MP stood on the control tower and pressed the button to lower the two bridge leaves at 11am. He said the moment was a culmination of years of hard work and that he was excited to be involved in the ceremony. ACE were proud to have a small part to play in the celebrations, with CEO Lou Gardiner and Project Lead Roy Cooper amongst the first to cross the bridge, having secured two much coveted tickets to board the Herring Road Train, which formed part of the inaugural convoy to cross when the leaves came down. The first procession included classic cars from East Coast Pirates, the seafront road train, a fire engine, a First Bus and local taxis, local running groups and schoolchildren, and other local guests. Music to entertain the crowds waiting to witness the historic spectacle was provided by Great Yarmouth’s own Harbour Radio.