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Marine Way Bridge

Coordinates: 53°39′05″N 3°00′33″W / 53.6515°N 3.0093°W / 53.6515; -3.0093
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Marine Way Bridge
Marine Way Bridge in October 2007
Coordinates53°39′05″N 3°00′33″W / 53.6515°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
Map

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

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

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  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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