Thousands of people use the Orwell Bridge in Ipswich every single day, but once upon a time it was not there. 

Works first started on the A14 bridge in October 1979 and took three years to complete, when it was finally finished in 1982.

It is hard to think of a time without the Orwell Bridge over the river, but can you remember when it was built?

Ipswich Star: The early stages of the Orwell Bridge being built in 1979The early stages of the Orwell Bridge being built in 1979 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: The piers being installed in 1980The piers being installed in 1980 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: Construction work on the Orwell Bridge, which was completed in 1982Construction work on the Orwell Bridge, which was completed in 1982 (Image: Newsquest)

Ipswich Star: Hundreds of people worked on the project to build the bridgeHundreds of people worked on the project to build the bridge (Image: Newsquest)Ipswich Star: Work nearing completion in 1982Work nearing completion in 1982 (Image: Newsquest)People were able to walk over the bridge when it was first completed.

Ipswich Star: Were you one of the people that took in the opportunity to walk over the Orwell Bridge?Were you one of the people that took in the opportunity to walk over the Orwell Bridge? (Image: Newsquest)Ipswich Star: Traffic passing over the Orwell Bridge after it was completedTraffic passing over the Orwell Bridge after it was completed (Image: Newsquest)