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Railway bridge JLP01_01_142_21
Filename: jlp01_01_142_21.jpg
Size: 7037 x 5429 (4.4MB)
Date: 18th November 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Railway bridge JLP01_01_142_21
M1 Motorway, Structure 112 Railway Bridge, M1, Barby, Daventry, Northamptonshire. A view showing the deck of Structure 112 in position, a railway bridge over the London to Yorkshire Motorway (the M1), as a Ruston Bucyrus machine hoists ballast in the foreground.
The deck of Structure 112 was constructed next to the site of the bridge and then rolled into position. Structure 112 lies on the M45; a road that spurs off the M1 at Junction 17 and runs to Thurlaston near Dunchurch. This extension was built as part of the London to Yorkshire Motorway and opened at the same time
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Media ID 24083890
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Bridge Civil Engineering Construction Motorway People Railway Work
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the impressive Railway Bridge JLP01_01_142_21, also known as Structure 112, located in Barby, Daventry, Northamptonshire. The image showcases the deck of Structure 112 perfectly positioned over the bustling M1 Motorway. In the foreground, a Ruston Bucyrus machine can be seen diligently hoisting ballast. The construction process of this remarkable bridge is fascinating. The deck was meticulously built adjacent to the bridge's designated location and then skillfully rolled into place. This engineering marvel lies on the M45 road, which branches off from Junction 17 of the M1 and stretches all the way to Thurlaston near Dunchurch. It was constructed as an extension for the London to Yorkshire Motorway and opened simultaneously with it. The photograph not only highlights this architectural feat but also provides a glimpse into life during the 1950s. Workers can be observed engaged in their tasks on-site, showcasing their dedication and expertise in civil engineering. Their presence adds depth and context to this historical snapshot. This print from Historic England Archive serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress in infrastructure development. It encapsulates both technical prowess and hard work required for such monumental projects while offering viewers a unique perspective on railway bridges, motorways, construction sites, and civil engineering practices of that era – truly capturing a moment frozen in time.
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