The bridge is on a link road connecting the A167 in the west, and the A684 in the east and in part, is intended to provide relief for the congestion caused in Northallerton due to the many level crossings which hold up road traffic.

[3] The bridge and link road were approved to provide relief from congestion in Northallerton town due to the railway lines in the town having several level crossings which lead to traffic tailbacks, especially at Low Gates, a crossing guarding the A167 to Darlington.

[4][5] The bridge is part of a link road through two housing estates (which will consist of 900 dwellings), which has been jointly developed by Persimmon and Taylor-Wimpey.

[4][11] The construction has been beset by delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and also that an incorrect membrane had been laid under tarmac, which then had to be all ripped up and started again.

[14][15] The steel beams of the bridge are 100 metres (330 ft) long and weigh 350 tonnes (390 tons) each.