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Celebration dinner JLP01_08_085067a
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Celebration dinner JLP01_08_085067a
WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Representatives from the Greater London Council, G Maunsell & Partners and John Laing & Son at a dinner to celebrate the opening of the Westway Flyover.
Work on site for the Western Avenue Extension began on 1st September 1966, and the Westway as it became known was officially opened on 28th July 1970. The elevated highway connecting the A40 at White City to Marylebone Road in Paddington, at around 2 miles, was the longest in Europe. Consulting engineers G Maunsell & Partners designed the road project for the Greater London Council and John Laing & Son undertook the construction. It was organised into six sections. Sections 1, 4, 5 & 6 formed the main flyover into central London with Sections 2 & 3 being the West Cross Route, running south from the junction in Section 1 near Latimer Road to Shepherds Bush. The maps and diagrams behind the top table demonstrate the different construction techniques demanded by each section
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Capturing a Momentous Occasion - Celebrating the Westway Flyover Opening
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. This photo print, titled "Celebration dinner JLP01_08_085067a" transports us back to a significant moment in London's history. The image showcases representatives from the Greater London Council, G Maunsell & Partners, and John Laing & Son gathered around a beautifully set table at a celebratory dinner. Their smiles and animated conversations reflect the joy and pride felt on this special occasion. The dinner was held to commemorate the opening of the iconic Westway Flyover, an engineering marvel that forever transformed London's landscape. Construction work for this ambitious project began on September 1st, 1966, culminating in its official inauguration on July 28th, 1970. Stretching over two miles, it became Europe's longest elevated highway connecting White City to Paddington. Behind the esteemed guests stands an array of maps and diagrams showcasing the intricate construction techniques employed throughout each section of this monumental undertaking. These visual aids serve as testaments to the meticulous planning and expertise required by consulting engineers G Maunsell & Partners. As we admire this historic photograph from Historic England Archive, let us appreciate not only the architectural achievement but also recognize how such infrastructure developments shape our cities' growth and connectivity. This image serves as a reminder of human ingenuity coming together with visionary leadership to create lasting legacies for future generations.
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