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Date: 22nd November 2021
Source: Historic England
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
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Rail and road JLP01_08_059480
M6 Motorway, M6, Acton Trussell and Bednall, South Staffordshire. A view of the construction of Section A of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing a team of workers lowering one of the two 75ft long, 22-ton steel girders into position at the Stafford/Wolverhampton railway bridge (Bridge 302) with a steam engine passing on the railway line below.
This photograph was published in May 1961 in Laings monthly newsletter Team Spirit. 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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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Bridge Civil Engineering Construction Locomotive Motorway Railway Road Viaduct
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Section A of the iconic Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6). Taken in May 1961, it showcases a team of dedicated workers carefully lowering one of two colossal steel girders into position at the Stafford/Wolverhampton railway bridge (Bridge 302). As if frozen in time, a majestic steam engine gracefully passes beneath on the railway line below. The immense scale and complexity of this civil engineering project is evident as you gaze upon this image. The sheer size and weight of the 75ft long, 22-ton steel girders highlight the extraordinary effort required to build such an impressive structure. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Published in Laings monthly newsletter Team Spirit, this photograph offers us a glimpse into history. The work on Section A began in June 1960 and was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. , spanning over Dunston and Whitgreave for approximately 5ΒΌ miles. As we admire this remarkable scene from yesteryears, we are reminded not only of the progress made in transportation infrastructure but also of the skilled individuals who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make it all possible. This photograph encapsulates both innovation and tradition - with modern roadways intersecting with traditional railways - creating an enduring symbol of connectivity that continues to shape our world today.
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