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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 [[ | Built in 1892 by [[John Butler and 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. | ||
Revision as of 08:15, 16 November 2022
The bridge carries the A5063 Trafford Road over the Manchester Ship Canal.
Built in 1892 by John Butler and 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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