Marine Way Bridge

The Marine Way Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in Southport, England.

Marine Way Bridge
Marine Way Bridge in October 2007
Coordinates53.6515°N 3.0093°W / 53.6515; -3.0093
CarriesMarine Parade
LocaleSouthport
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed
Total length150 metres
Width19 metres
Longest span80 metres
No. of lanes2
History
Constructed byBalfour Beatty
Opened17 May 2004
Location

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

  1. £5m bridge deal Construction News 4 November 2002
  2. And the name is...?? Champion Media Group 28 April 2004
  3. Marine Parade Bridge Structurae

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