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Traffic Update: We are currently open to all traffic.

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Traffic alert - We are experiencing heavy traffic Northbound due to a vehicle incident. Thank you for your patience.
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Traffic alert - We are experiencing heavy traffic Northbound due to a vehicle incident. Thank you for your patience.
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On this day in 1973, construction work was still in its early phases. On the south bank, the temporary pier and staging area had been built out into the estuary, while excavation work on the Barton Anchorage was underway. In the second image, it's interesting to look past the works and see the site where the Waters Edge Visitors Centre now sits. And we can see A15 approach road taking shape in the third image.

Across the water, foundation work on the North Tower had begun. The temporary Bailey Bridge across the railtrack was in place and excavation work on the Hessle Anchorage was making good progress.

#HumberBridge #Engineering

[Tom White @___TomWhite___]

I'm doing the next @Hullhistorynews lunchtime talk, on the rise and fall of the 1931 Humber Bridge Bill. How close did we come to getting a bridge, half a century before one was finally built? Come along to find out!
10 November, 12.30. https://t.co/4DLms93mLP

[Sean Heppell-Coite @sheppellcoite]

The sheer scale of this architectural giant never ceases to amaze me, and it looks even more dramatic in black and white. It is the perfect spot for capturing that immense, sweeping perspective of the Humber Bridge from Barton-upon-Humber.

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We're delighted to be welcoming Tom to talk about an early attempt to get a Humber Bridge. Here on Tuesday 10 November, 12.30pm, admission free.
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On this day in 1975, and workers were preparing the first pour of concrete into the caissons - the concrete islands upon which the Barton Tower would be built.

Construction of the Barton Tower was challenging due to the fact it was built 500m into the estuary and into a bed of clay. The first stage was to create the cofferdams - the two round chambers you can see in the second image. All of the water was then pushed out of those chambers and the estuary bed was dug out - sometimes by hand as the clay was so slippery. The cofferdams were then filled with concrete and steel to form the caissons.

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Night shifts standard view, but it never gets old. The iconic Humber Bridge cutting through the dark with those red aviation lights reflecting off the estuary.

​#HumberBridge #Hull #EastYorkshire #NightPhotography #LongExposure

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On this day in 1975, work was progressing well on the caissons - the concrete islands upon which the Barton Tower would be built. As you can see in the first photo, the North Tower had already topped out. Construction on the Hessle bank was much easier thanks to the geology. The Barton Tower was much more complex due to the fact it was built 500m into the estuary and into a bed of clay. On land, as we can see in the third image, the Barton Anchorage was starting to take shape.

On the radio, David Bowie's Space Oddity was number 1 in the UK singles chart. Although first released in 1969, it was rereleased in 1975 and earned Bowie his first UK number 1 single.

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Traffic Update: We are currently open to all traffic.

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TTraffic Update: Due to broken down vehicle on Wingfield roundabout, be advised of heavy traffic crossing northbound.

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Are you spending your Saturday night having your mind blown by Professor Brian Cox at Connexin Live? If your journey takes you over the bridge, did you know you can pay your tolls in advance? Do it now and then you won't have to worry about remembering to settle up after the gig, when you'll be thinking about life, the universe and everything!!

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Join us this Sunday 9am-2pm for the Humber Bridge Farmers Market: Expect delicious food, fresh produce, and local treats!

Gates open at 9am, with no public vehicle access before then.

Please be considerate of our neighbours. Local? Walk over if you can — bring the kids, the dog, and some friends!

(The market is located in the Humber Bridge car parks, off Ferriby Road in Hessle)

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How The Bridge Was Built is our series where we dive deep into various aspects of the bridge's construction. This month we're looking at how the cable was constructed - not recommended if you suffer with vertigo!!

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This Saturday, Hull City face off against Ipswich Town at the MKM Stadium ⚽

If you're heading over the Humber Bridge for the game, here's what you need to know 👇

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Are you one of the lucky ones seeing Jack Savoretti at Connexin Live on Friday? If your journey takes you over the bridge, did you know you can pay your tolls in advance? Do it now and then you won't have to worry about remembering to settle up after the gig!

#HumberBridge #ConnexinLive #JackSavoretti

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Traffic Update: We are currently open to all traffic.

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Traffic Update: 30 mph speed restriction is in place.

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Traffic Update: Expect delays due to maintenance works northbound.

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