Queen Elizabeth Bridge is a road crossing over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland.[1] It carries a dual carriageway (part of the A956 route) and pavements on either side.
Queen Elizabeth Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 57°8′10.42″N 2°5′43.27″W / 57.1362278°N 2.0953528°W |
| Carries | A956 road |
| Crosses | River Dee |
| Locale | Aberdeen |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 110 metres (360 ft) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Opened | December 1983 |
| Inaugurated | 10 August 1984 |
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History edit
In 1978, Grampian Regional Council approached the Scottish Development Department with a view to constructing the bridge as a replacement for the Wellington Suspension Bridge. The estimated cost at the time was £2 million.[2]
During construction, the bridge was referred to as the New Wellington Bridge. The bridge opened to traffic in December 1983.[2] In April 1984, the bridge was named Queen Elizabeth Bridge.[3] The bridge was officially opened by Elizabeth II on 10 August 1984.[2]
Structure edit
The bridge is 110 metres (360 feet) long and has three spans.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Queen Elizabeth Bridge". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Woolridge, Annie (10 August 1984). "The 20-year controversy ends". Evening Express. p. 9. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Bridge fit for Queen". The Press and Journal. 4 April 1984. p. 3. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "New Wellington Bridge over Dee takes shape". The Press and Journal. 26 July 1983. p. 8. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
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