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Joining deck units JLP01_11_60071_08
Filename: jlp01_11_60071_08.jpg
Size: 5308 x 5376 (7.4MB)
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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Joining deck units JLP01_11_60071_08
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. A view looking west from the top of a bridge pylon during the construction of the Second Severn Crossing, showing a space awaiting a deck unit to connect the sections of the bridge and Wales with England.
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 24113029
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Bridge Construction Motorway
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment during the construction of the iconic Second Severn Crossing. The image showcases the joining deck units, specifically JLP01_11_60071_08, as they await connection to bridge the gap between Wales and England. Taken from atop a bridge pylon, this westward view highlights the vast expanse of space eagerly awaiting completion. The Second Severn Crossing project was an impressive feat of civil engineering collaboration between Laing Civil Engineering and French company GTM. Spanning over 5000 meters across the majestic River Severn, this cable-stayed bridge took four years to construct before its grand opening ceremony on June 5th, 1996. Situated just three miles downstream from its predecessor, the Severn Bridge which opened in 1966, this new crossing served as a vital link for motorists traveling along the M4 Motorway. Its strategic location at New Passage in South Gloucestershire played a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating smoother transportation between two nations. This remarkable photograph not only encapsulates a significant milestone in British infrastructure history but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. It stands as an enduring symbol of progress and connectivity that has benefited countless individuals since its completion in the vibrant decade of the 1990s.
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