Building the Breydon Bridge, June 1985
Photographs of the construction of the Breydon Bridge in 1985
By John Layton
For some time, anybody wishing to travel by road from Yarmouth and Caister to Gorleston had only one option - the much-congested Haven Bridge.
The construction of the Breydon Bridge in June 1985 meant that the travel time was much reduced, along with town centre congestion.
Here are a few photographs showing the construction of the Bridge:
Crossing the Railway Lines
Courtesy of Peter Parker
A wider view of the open Bridge
Courtesy of Peter Parker
Showing some of the materials needed in the construction
Courtesy of Peter Parker
Showing some of the construction equipment used
Courtesy of Peter Parker
Finally 'down and running'!
Courtesy of Peter Parker