The Dunedin City Council has shared drone footage of a new footbridge being lifted into place at Ross Creek dam.

Tracks around the dam have been closed while the council carries out work to strengthen the hundred and fifty year-old reservoir.

The council shared video footage of a new footbridge being lifted into place on social media and has told a Dunedin resident it's hoped the tracks will be reopened by the end of the year.

But there's more work to do on footpaths and fencing and the reopening date could be affected by weather.

The project has been beset with delays and the budget has blown-out from six point six to more than eight point six million dollars.

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