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 |
| Location | |
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.
History
Plaque commemorating the opening of the bridge
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
The bridge is 110 metres (360 feet) long and has three spans.[4]
References
- ↑ "Queen Elizabeth Bridge". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- 1 2 3 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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