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The bridge carries the A5063 Trafford Road over the [[Manchester Ship Canal]]. | The bridge carries the A5063 Trafford Road over the [[Manchester Ship Canal]]. | ||
Built in 1892 by [[John Butler | Built in 1892 by [[John Butler Iron Works|John Butler & Co]], it is the largest of the swing bridges over the canal. In 1998 it was refurbished and fixed in place, and a new bridge was built alongside.<ref>[https://www.ericwright.co.uk/case-studies/trafford-road-swing-bridge/] Eric Wright Group - Trafford Road Swing Bridge: Refurbishment of Grade II listed structure</ref> | ||
See [http://salfordhistory.blogspot.com/2019/01/trafford-road-swing-bridge-encomium.html '''here'''] for excellent photos and history. | See [http://salfordhistory.blogspot.com/2019/01/trafford-road-swing-bridge-encomium.html '''here'''] for excellent photos and history. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:18, 16 November 2022
The bridge carries the A5063 Trafford Road over the Manchester Ship Canal.
Built in 1892 by John Butler & Co, it is the largest of the swing bridges over the canal. In 1998 it was refurbished and fixed in place, and a new bridge was built alongside.[1]
See here for excellent photos and history.
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