Construction work on Somerset Bridge is due to be completed this weekend.

The project to replace the pedestrian bridge was supposed to be done by the middle of March.

However, it was delayed because resources were needed elsewhere, according to a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Public Works.

Work on the bridge, which dates back to 1620, began in October last year after safety issues were identified on the walkway with the top surfaces of the beams in a bad condition.

It was subsequently discovered that the bridge was “in far worse condition than was originally suspected” and the decision was made to change all the beams and components of the pedestrian bridge.

“Following the completion of the main walkway to the south of the Somerset Bridge in March it was necessary to redeploy the resources elsewhere to complete other urgent works,” the spokeswoman said.

“The work to the north side of Somerset Bridge is scheduled for completion this weekend.”

Meanwhile, improvement works on Middle Road near the junction with Burnt House Hill in Warwick are 90 per cent complete, she added.

“The sidewalk and the wall are completed.

“Some work is still to be done by utilities before the road is paved.

“It is scheduled that the work will be completed by the end of May.”