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Borrowbeck Viaduct JLP01_08_081834
M6 Motorway, M6, Tebay, Eden, Cumbria. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge at Borrowbeck Viaduct, showing workers operating a large gantry for launching bridge beams across the gorge.
The work on the Lune Gorge section of the M6 Motorway between Killington and Tebay (Junction 37 - Junction 38) was carried out by John Laing Construction Ltd. Work started in October 1967 and the motorway was opened to traffic in October 1970. On this stretch of the M6, 20 bridges and 17 culverts were built across rivers and streams. The motorway viaduct is located at grid reference NY in Low Borrowbridge just to the west of a Victorian railway viaduct
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Media ID 24091715
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1960s Civil Engineering Construction Motorway People Road Work
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This print captures the construction of the M6 Motorway through the picturesque Lune Gorge at Borrowbeck Viaduct in Cumbria, England. The image showcases a group of dedicated workers operating a massive gantry to launch bridge beams across the gorge, showcasing their skill and precision. The construction work on this section of the M6 Motorway was undertaken by John Laing Construction Ltd. , commencing in October 1967 and concluding with its opening to traffic in October 1970. This particular stretch between Killington and Tebay (Junction 37 - Junction 38) required the building of an impressive 20 bridges and 17 culverts across rivers and streams. Located at grid reference NY6084201447 in Low Borrowbridge, just west of a Victorian railway viaduct, this motorway viaduct stands as a testament to both engineering prowess and architectural beauty. Its presence seamlessly blends into the surrounding natural landscape while providing essential connectivity for motorists traveling through Eden's stunning countryside. This photograph from A© Historic England Archive not only encapsulates an iconic moment in civil engineering history but also serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and determination. It is an enduring symbol of progress that has shaped our modern transportation network, forever altering how we traverse these lands.
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