A section of the River Nene will close later this month for construction work.
The temporary closure will run from Monday, November 16, to Thursday, December 24, allowing work on Peterborough’s Cygnet Bridge to continue safely.
Boats will be barred for about 100 metres on either side of the site, with booms and signs enforcing the restriction.
Cllr Angus Ellis, cabinet member for transport at Peterborough City Council, said: "The closure of the river is essential to ensure the safety of the public and operatives during the construction of the Cygnet Bridge.
"This is an exciting milestone for the scheme, and very soon residents and visitors to the city will be able to see the impressive structure connecting the north and south sides of the river."
The closure will apply from 7am to 6pm on weekdays and some weekends while construction is under way.
The river may reopen outside those hours where possible.
Cygnet Bridge is one of eight Peterborough projects funded through the Government’s Towns Fund, which supports growth and regeneration across the country.
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During the closure period, the bridge’s mast and deck sections will be installed.
Councillor Ellis said: "We would like to thank people for their patience whilst the works are being completed.
"Once completed, the bridge will play a key role in creating a more connected and walkable city, improving access across the Embankment and opening up potential development opportunities in future."
The council's highways partner M Group is constructing the bridge, which has been estimated to cost £8.3m.
It has been funded by £2million from the Government's Towns Fund, as well as money from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities; £5.4 million from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, with Peterborough City Council providing the rest from its redevelopment budget.
The project’s cost increased from an initial £6.3m estimate after complex design changes and higher-than-expected costs for required sewer diversions.
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