THE 107-year-old Zhejiang Road Bridge, restored to its original appearance, was lifted back into position over Suzhou Creek yesterday in a 10-hour operation.

The bridge, removed from its foundations four and a half months ago for renovation, could reopen to traffic by late December after finishing touches to the road surface and the installation of lights and cameras.

The 420-ton bridge was moved out of a workshop about 100 meters from the creek to the riverbank on Saturday prior to yesterday's final journey.