1994 Prince of Wales Bridge or Second Severn crossing under construction in 1994. Construction was started in 1992 and the bridge was inaugurated on 5 June 1996 by the Prince of Wales to supplement the traffic capacity of the Severn Bridge. It is a cable-stayed bridge with one or more towers (or pylons), from which cables support the bridge deck. A distinctive feature are the cables or stays, which run directly from the tower to the deck, normally forming a fan-like pattern or a series of parallel lines. Avonmouth River Severn Severn Estuary england wales border GB UK Europe

1994 Prince of Wales Bridge or Second Severn crossing under construction in 1994. Construction was started in 1992 and the bridge was inaugurated on 5 June 1996 by the Prince of Wales to supplement the traffic capacity of the Severn Bridge. It is a cable-stayed bridge with one or more towers (or pylons), from which cables support the bridge deck. A distinctive feature are the cables or stays, which run directly from the tower to the deck, normally forming a fan-like pattern or a series of parallel lines. Avonmouth River Severn Severn Estuary england wales border GB UK Europe Stock Photo
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eye35 / Alamy Stock Photo

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2EH5BN6

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29.7 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download)

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2591 x 4000 px | 21.9 x 33.9 cm | 8.6 x 13.3 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

25 June 1995

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