National Highways says the bridge spanning the A3 will provide a crossing for wildlife and people.

The UK’s first heathland green bridge is due to open in Surrey next month to help snakes, toads and badgers cross the busy A3, National Highways says.

The £3.7m Cockrow Bridge spans the A3 near Cobham and reconnects two rare heathland areas.

The 68-metre-long (223ft) bridge, funded by National Highways, is covered in heather and aims to offer a safe crossing for wildlife and people between Ockham Common and Wisley Common.