Humber Bridge: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 11:13, 18 August 2018

1931 An Act of Parliament was passed authorizing the construction of a bridge across the River Humber

Eventually a suspension bridge was built, and was officially opened on 17th July 1981.

Consulting Engineers for the project were Freeman Fox and Partners.

With the main span between towers 1410m, it was at the time the longest span in the world.

See Humber Bridge Board website for information on history, technical information, drawings, etc.

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-Consulting Engineers for the project were [[Freeman Fox and Partners]].
 An Act of Parliament was passed authorizing the construction of a bridge across the River Humber
-Later another bridge was designed and built
+Eventually a suspension bridge was built, and was officially opened on 17th July 1981.
-Officially opened on 17th July 1981.
+Consulting Engineers for the project were [[Freeman Fox and Partners]].
-Main span between towers 1410m.
+With the main span between towers 1410m, it was at the time the longest span in the world.
 See Humber Bridge Board [http://www.humberbridge.co.uk/explore_the_bridge/bridge_history_and_detail/history.php website] for information on history, technical information, drawings, etc.