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Concrete caissons JLP01_11_56739_03
Filename: jlp01_11_56739_03.jpg
Size: 5236 x 5272 (5.1MB)
Date: 1st December 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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Concrete caissons JLP01_11_56739_03
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. A view of the Second Severn Crossing construction site, showing the first deck units of the bridge being installed during a visit by Robert Key, Transport Minister.
The Second Severn Crossing took four years to build and was a joint civil engineering project between Laing Civil Engineering and the French company GTM. The work started in April 1992 and the opening ceremony later took place on 5th June 1996. The crossing is a cable-stayed bridge which stretches over 5000 metres across the River Severn, 3 miles downstream from the Severn Bridge which opened in 1966
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Media ID 24110717
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Bridge Construction Motorway
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Second Severn Crossing, an iconic bridge that connects South Gloucestershire to Wales. The image showcases the installation of the first deck units of the bridge during a visit by Robert Key, Transport Minister. The Second Severn Crossing was a remarkable joint venture between Laing Civil Engineering and GTM, a French company. Spanning over 5000 meters across the majestic River Severn, this cable-stayed bridge took four years to complete. Its construction began in April 1992 and culminated with an awe-inspiring opening ceremony on June 5th, 1996. The photograph not only highlights the engineering prowess required for such an ambitious project but also provides insight into its historical significance. Situated just three miles downstream from its predecessor, the Severn Bridge (which opened in 1966), this new crossing symbolizes progress and connectivity. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of how infrastructure projects shape our world and facilitate economic growth. The concrete caissons being carefully positioned represent human ingenuity at its finest – combining artistry with functionality. Thanks to Historic England Archive's preservation efforts, we can now appreciate this snapshot from our past – a testament to collaboration and innovation that continues to stand tall today as both a marvel of engineering and an essential link between communities on either side of the River Severn.
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