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Bridge deck JLP01_08_059521
Filename: jlp01_08_059521.jpg
Size: 5311 x 5322 (5.2MB)
Date: 22nd 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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Bridge deck JLP01_08_059521
M6 Motorway, M6, Acton Trussell and Bednall, South Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Stafford/Wolverhampton railway bridge (Bridge 302) on Section A of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers on the deck of the bridge with one checking measurements in the foreground.
The work on the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), between junctions J13 to J16 started in June 1960 and was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. Section A was 51/4 miles in length between Dunston and Whitgreave. This bridge is located at grid reference SJ
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Media ID 24091367
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Bridge Civil Engineering Construction Motorway People Road Viaduct Work
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Stafford/Wolverhampton railway bridge (Bridge 302) on Section A of the iconic Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6). The image showcases a team of dedicated workers standing on the deck of the bridge, with one individual diligently checking measurements in the foreground. Taken in the 1960s, during a time when civil engineering projects were transforming Britain's infrastructure, this photograph is a testament to both human ingenuity and hard work. John Laing Construction Ltd. , renowned for their expertise in large-scale projects, undertook this particular endeavor. The Birmingham to Preston Motorway was an ambitious undertaking that spanned several miles between Dunston and Whitgreave. This specific bridge, situated at grid reference SJ9253218880, played a crucial role in connecting Acton Trussell and Bednall within South Staffordshire. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come technologically while honoring those who laid down the foundations for our modern transportation systems. The dedication and precision exhibited by these workers are evident even decades later. This remarkable print from Historic England Archive not only documents an important chapter in British history but also highlights the beauty found within industrial landscapes. It invites us to appreciate both the artistry behind such structures and those who brought them into existence.
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