[2] It has permanent footings and was first erected for Reading Festival goers of 2008 for £1 million.

The intention was that the deck and approaches would be dismantled and stored for most of the year, being re-erected for future festivals.

It replaced a ferry service, which caused complaints over excessive queues.

[2][3] The bridge crosses the river from the western end of the main site, in the Borough of Reading which is 200 m (660 ft) east of Scours Lane.

Only a single two-hour river closure order was needed for installing; and the same for removing.