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Barn Bank Lane bridge JLP01_08_059933
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Barn Bank Lane bridge JLP01_08_059933
M6 Motorway, M6, Hyde Lea, Stafford, Staffordshire. A view of the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6), showing the first of the large post-tensioned beams being concreted in situ on Bridge 306 (Barn Bank Lane bridge).
In the album, the typed caption below the photograph reads Concrete being placed to the first of the large 95 -0" long, 70 Ton, post-tensioned beams on bridge 306/ (Barn Bank Lane). These are being cast on top of the abutments and piers due to handling difficulties of beams of this size. This particular beam has now been stressed and is self supporting across the span. This road bridge, which is located at SJ, opened in March 1962
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Media ID 24091467
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Bridge Civil Engineering Construction Motorway People Road Work
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of the Birmingham to Preston Motorway (M6). The image showcases the Barn Bank Lane bridge, specifically Bridge 306, as workers diligently pour concrete onto the first of several massive post-tensioned beams. These beams, measuring an impressive 95 feet long and weighing a staggering 70 tons each, are being cast on top of the abutments and piers due to their immense size. The typed caption beneath the photograph provides valuable insight into this engineering feat. It explains that these colossal beams were challenging to handle, necessitating their casting directly on site. Once completed, this particular beam was stressed and became self-supporting across its span. This essential road bridge opened its doors to traffic in March 1962. This image not only highlights the remarkable scale of civil engineering involved in constructing such a vital motorway but also pays homage to the hardworking individuals who labored tirelessly behind-the-scenes. Their dedication and expertise brought this ambitious project to life. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of our nation's rich history in infrastructure development during the transformative era of the 1960s.
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