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WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A man filming a convoy of official cars at the opening of the Westway Flyover from the back of a lorry on the opposite carriageway.
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. This photograph was taken at grid reference TQ It appeared in the September 1970 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter
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This print captures a significant moment in London's transportation history. Taken during the opening of the Westway Flyover, it showcases a man diligently filming a convoy of official cars from the back of a lorry on the opposite carriageway. The Westway Flyover, officially opened on 28th July 1970, was an engineering marvel and Europe's longest elevated highway at approximately 2 miles. The photograph provides insight into the extensive construction process that took place between September 1966 and July 1970. Designed by consulting engineers G Maunsell & Partners for the Greater London Council, this ambitious project was brought to life by John Laing & Son. The image offers a glimpse into their remarkable achievement. What makes this picture particularly intriguing is its historical context. Published in Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter in September 1970, it highlights how proud they were of their accomplishment. This snapshot not only documents an important milestone but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. As we observe this scene frozen in time, we are reminded of how infrastructure projects shape our cities and improve our lives. It is through such endeavors that communities thrive and evolve over time. This photograph stands as a tribute to those who contributed to building London's iconic Westway Flyover – forever etching their mark on the cityscape.
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