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Concrete caissons JLP01_11_56743_08
Filename: jlp01_11_56743_08.jpg
Size: 5301 x 5353 (5.4MB)
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_56743_08
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. A view of the construction of the Second Severn Crossing, showing cranes on platforms and concrete caissons installed in the River Severn.
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 24110723
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Bridge Construction Motorway
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the remarkable construction of the Second Severn Crossing, a monumental civil engineering project that spanned four years. The image showcases cranes perched on platforms and concrete caissons firmly installed in the mighty River Severn. The joint effort between Laing Civil Engineering and GTM, a French company, brought this ambitious vision to life. Commencing in April 1992, their tireless work culminated in an unforgettable opening ceremony on June 5th, 1996. Stretching over an impressive distance of 5000 meters across the River Severn, this cable-stayed bridge stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. It is situated three miles downstream from its predecessor, the iconic Severn Bridge which was inaugurated in 1966. The photograph not only showcases the awe-inspiring scale of this construction endeavor but also provides a glimpse into the meticulous planning and execution required for such an undertaking. The sight of cranes towering above platforms highlights both the enormity of the task at hand and the precision with which it was carried out. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time by A© Historic England Archive, we are reminded of how infrastructure projects like these shape our world and connect communities. This photo serves as a visual reminder of human achievement while paying homage to those who dedicated themselves to building bridges - both literally and metaphorically - towards progress and connectivity.
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