The Marine Way Bridge is cable-stayed in Southport, England.
Marine Way Bridge | |
|---|---|
 Marine Way Bridge in October 2007 | |
| Coordinates | 53°39′05″N 3°00′33″W / 53.6515°N 3.0093°W |
| Carries | Marine Parade |
| Locale | Southport |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cable-stayed |
| Total length | 150 metres |
| Width | 19 metres |
| Longest span | 80 metres |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| History | |
| Constructed by | Balfour Beatty |
| Opened | 17 May 2004 |
| Location | |
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The bridge was designed by Babtie (now part of Jacobs) with architect Nicol Russell Studios and was built by Balfour Beatty to replace a cast iron bridge that closed in 1990. With a main span of 80 metres (262 ft) and a total length of 150 metres (492 ft), it opened for traffic on 17 May 2004. [1][2]
It was officially opened by Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex on 19 July 2004. [3]
References edit
- ^ £5m bridge deal Construction News 4 November 2002
- ^ And the name is...?? Champion Media Group 28 April 2004
- ^ Marine Parade Bridge Structurae
External links edit
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