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Deck launch gantry JLP01_11_58176_03
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. A view of the Second Severn Crossing under construction, showing precast piers crossing the river and a gantry installing the deck units of the bridge.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
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Media ID 24110725
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Bridge Construction Machinery Motorway
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the construction of the Second Severn Crossing, an iconic bridge that connects the M4 Motorway between New Passage and Severn Beach in South Gloucestershire. The image showcases the intricate process of installing precast piers across the mighty river, with a remarkable gantry delicately maneuvering deck units into place. The sheer scale and complexity of this engineering feat is awe-inspiring. As we gaze upon this snapshot from the 1990s, we are transported back to a time when progress was being made on this monumental project. The dedication and skill of those involved in its creation are evident as each piece falls seamlessly into position. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust, this photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration. It reminds us that great achievements are born out of collective effort and vision. As we admire this image, let us not forget that behind every structure lies countless hours of planning, hard work, and innovation. This photograph immortalizes not only a bridge under construction but also represents an era defined by ambition and advancement. Historic England Archive has preserved this invaluable glimpse into our past for future generations to appreciate. It stands as a tribute to both human achievement and our ever-evolving landscape – an enduring reminder that progress is built one step at a time.
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