After investigations revealed damage to the A432 Badminton Road bridge which cannot be repaired long term or cost effectively, the bridge was demolished last weekend.
The M4 will close again later in the year to start work building the new bridge.
Scroll through for 14 striking images of the demolition or check the video above.
1. A432 Badminton Road Bridge demolition
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2. A432 Badminton Road Bridge demolition
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3. A432 Badminton Road Bridge demolition
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4. A432 Badminton Road Bridge demolition
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