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For its time this was a remarkable feat of engineering, to build a bridge across one of the most dangerous rivers in the world. On the 8th September 1966 the bridge was officially opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II.

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THE PRINCE OF WALES BRIDGE (previously the S.S.C.)

New Passage - Sudbrook

Built: 1996

Engineers: John Laing & GTM Entrepose

The bridge spans 456 metres, making it Britain’s longest river crossing, a £330,000,000 viaduct on one hundred legs. It was officially opened by HRH Charles, Prince of Wales on the 5th June 1996.

All photographs taken by Chris Witts unless otherwise indicated

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Designer: Ronald Weeks of Percy Thomas Partnership