As I walk up to the first ceremony, the coaches with the guests pull up.

The media are out in force.

One of the new signposts for the cycle and footpaths.

The temporary podium where the guests will speak.

One of the first speakers.

I would tell you who he is, but I can't remember now...

More talking. Shame you can't hear it.

The bridge in the background.

The oficial handover of the bridge from the contractors to the council. The woman was there as a representative to Transport Minister Douglas Alexander, who didn't make it because of 'post-election duties'. The man is the chief executive of Edmund Nuttall Ltd - the main contractors.

The Chief Executive of Edmund Nuttall speaking.

Another speaker...

...and another. This is Brian Greenslade, leader of Devon County Council.

Greenslade with the bridge he's about to open.

The unveiling of the plaque. Unfortunately, the media got in the way.

This was when the plaque was unveiled - not that you can tell.

Tried to get a good photo here of the plaque - and failed.

The media and congestion on Sticklepath Hill.

Now the plaque unveiling is over, it's time to have a look at the finished road.

Looking back at the crowd.

30mph may seem slow, but there's logic behind the madness. It means that traffic isn't piling into the light-controlled junctions too quickly - so there's less congestion.

A view of the approach to Sticklepath Roundabout.

Coming up to the brow.

The ribbon cutting will take place around the loud speakers.

The view across Barnstaple from the bridge.