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Transport Minister on TV JLP01_11_56739
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Date: 1st December 2021
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Transport Minister on TV JLP01_11_56739
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. Robert Key, Transport Minister, being interviewed on camera while visiting the Second Severn Crossing construction site during the installation of the first deck units of the bridge, with a specially designed launch gantry overhead.
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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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Bridge Broadcasting Construction Government Machinery Motorway
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Second Severn Crossing, as Transport Minister Robert Key is interviewed on camera. Standing amidst the impressive machinery and surrounded by the bustling activity of the construction site, Key's presence highlights the importance of this joint civil engineering project between Laing Civil Engineering and GTM. The Second Severn Crossing, a cable-stayed bridge spanning over 5000 meters across the River Severn, took four years to build. This monumental feat of engineering stands proudly just three miles downstream from its predecessor, the iconic Severn Bridge. As Key observes the installation of the first deck units with a specially designed launch gantry overhead, one can only imagine his awe at witnessing history being made. The image showcases not only his involvement but also reflects upon government efforts to improve transportation infrastructure during this era. With its focus on machinery and broadcasting equipment capturing every detail for posterity, this photograph provides an invaluable glimpse into both past construction techniques and governmental initiatives. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration between nations in creating vital connections that benefit society as a whole. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print ensures that future generations can appreciate and learn from this remarkable achievement in British civil engineering.
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