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Joining deck units JLP01_11_60075_07
Second Severn Crossing, M4 Motorway, New Passage, Pilning and Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire. A view looking east from near the top of the Second Severn Crossing during its construction, showing cables supporting the deck of the bridge and work being carried out to join the deck units.
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 24113013
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1990s Bridge Construction 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, Pilning, and Severn Beach in South Gloucestershire. Taken from a vantage point near the top of the bridge, this image showcases the intricate network of cables supporting its deck while workers diligently carry out their tasks to join the deck units. The sheer scale and complexity of this engineering feat are awe-inspiring. The viewer is transported back to the 1990s when this ambitious project was underway, witnessing firsthand how human ingenuity can conquer even nature's most formidable obstacles. As one gazes upon this photograph, it becomes evident that every detail has been meticulously planned and executed with precision. Catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in collaboration with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20 by Historic England Archive, this image serves as a testament to both technological advancement and human determination. It encapsulates not only a significant milestone in transportation infrastructure but also represents progress and innovation. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, let us appreciate all those who contributed their expertise and labor to bring such monumental structures into existence. This print reminds us that bridges like these are more than mere physical connections; they symbolize unity, progress, and our unwavering spirit to overcome challenges on our journey towards a better future.
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