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Did you know the road deck across the bridge is pretty much hollow? You can walk all the way through it, from one side to another. Here's what it looks like inside the road deck...
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50 years ago today, work started on the Humber Bridge!! Construction took about 9 years and the bridge opened to traffic in June 1981. The picture is from July 1973
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to very high winds forecast today the Humber Bridge is to close to all traffic from 1.30pm. We can’t say when it will reopen but it’s likely to be closed for several hours. Please avoid the area. Further updates will be posted on our website & social media.
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41 years ago today, the Humber Bridge opened to the public. Although the Queen's official opening wasn't until July 17th, vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians have been crossing since June 24th 1981
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Humber Bridge is currently CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS due to storm conditions. Please avoid the area.
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Everyone at the Humber Bridge is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the Queen. She opened the Humber Bridge in 1981 and that will remain an enduring memory for those who were there, and an integral part of our history. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
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It was 40 years ago today that the Queen and Prince Philip officially opened the
#HumberBridge
. It is still the UK’s longest single-span suspension bridge and is now the eighth longest in the world, carrying 10 million vehicles ever year.
#yorkshire
#lincolnshire
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With 80mph winds forecast tomorrow, the Humber Bridge may have to close completely. It’s impossible to say whether a closure will be needed, when, and for how long, but it’s a possibility. Please avoid the Bridge unless totally necessary. We will post updates throughout the day.
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Due to a recent incident, we have decided to close the footways on both sides of the Humber Bridge for an indefinite period.
We appreciate this may cause inconvenience but we ask that pedestrians and cyclists respect the decision and avoid the Humber Bridge at the present time.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE: The Humber Bridge remains closed to all traffic. We have recorded wind speeds in excess of 80mph on the bridge and will remain closed until this reduces. We appreciate everyone’s patience and will updated our social media & website as soon as we are able to open.
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43 years ago today, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip officially opened the iconic Humber Bridge. It was a day people would never forget. Vanessa Walker had a front row seat for that historic day. Her mother was Lord Mayor of Hull and had appointed Vanessa as her Lady
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As part of our 40th Anniversary celebrations, we want local schools to design a mural based on “what the bridge means to me”. We will choose 4 murals to be placed at the centre of the
#HumberBridge
to mark where
#Yorkshire
and
#Lincolnshire
meet.
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We get many ships pass under the bridge, but not many that go over it 🤣🤣
#humberbridge
#quirkycrossing
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On this day in 1981, the Humber Bridge was first opened to traffic!
Happy 43rd Birthday!
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Many thanks to
@leebrockwell94
and his team at
@StarbucksUK
in Barton for letting us use the facilities while we were redirecting traffic at
#Barton
during
#StormCiara
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Did you know that today is the 40th anniversary of the first public crossing over the Humber Bridge? The Queen formally opened the bridge on July 17th 1981, but the bridge was, in fact, open to all traffic from 24th June 1981
#humberbridge
#humber
#lincolnshire
#yorkshire
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STEM AT THE BRIDGE: Did you know you can see the Humber Bridge actually move? No need to panic though - like so many bridges, the Humber Bridge has to withstand all manner of extreme weather, especially winds.
The wind across the Humber can gust up to 80 miles per hour, so the
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Just a couple more days to go until our 40th anniversary on Saturday!!!!
#humberbridge
#yorkshire
#lincolnshire
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TRAFFIC UPDATE - Due to strong crosswinds, the Humber Bridge is currently closed to high sided and other wind vulnerable vehicle.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Humber Bridge has now REOPENED TO CARS ONLY. Please note, both walkways remain closed.
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This is one of the most popular angles from which to photograph the
#HumberBridge
. Taken on June 12th 1981, we are 99% certain that this is the first image taken from that angle. Why not share your versions of this classic image in the comments below
#lincolnshire
#yorkshire
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TRAFFIC UPDATE - WARNING! Possible closure of the Humber Bridge to ALL traffic on Sunday morning due to Storm Caira
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TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT: To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the toll booths will close from Sunday evening. All traffic will be directed through the Tag lanes. Full statement here
We have also published some FAQs about the situation
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On this day 48 years ago, this is what the North Tower looked like
#humberbridge
#humber
#engineering
#construction
#localhistory
#hull
#yorkshire
#hessle
#lincolnshire
#hullhistory
#heritage
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Why do we close the tag lane in high winds?
We close the HumberTag lane during high winds to stop prohibited vehicles travelling south over the bridge. Although it can lead to congestion, it's the safest way to manage the bridge. For more info, click here
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Stunning! 😍
Wow! What frosty snap of the
#Humber
Bridge from Weather Watcher Droneymark 📸❤️
Join the BBC Weather Watchers here:
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On this day in 1979, the classic outline of the cables rising and dipping between our two towers had forever changed the region's skyline.
These photos were taken 45 years to the day, and we can see from the first image (taken from the A1077 junction) that both towers were at
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Looking back on 2022, we published many images of the bridge being built. Here are some of the most popular ones.
#humberbridge
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CONGRATULATIONS to Grace Bolster who has won September’s photo competition with this great picture that really encapsulated the theme, Views from Yorkshire. Well done, Grace! This month’s theme is Autumn Around the Bridge and the closing date for entries is Friday, October 22.
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Stunning!
We were 5 miles away when we spotted this, so came as close as we could and still enable us to see our drone to capture this hyperlapse of fog on the Humber
#foggyhumber
@HumBridgeNews
@Hullccnews
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Congrats to Ian Lee, who has been crowned the overall winner of our 2021 photo competition! Judges praised his "beautiful composition that captures the grand scale of the bridge". Ian wins £50 in Amazon vouchers, a behind-the-scenes tour, and a private lesson with
@leegalephoto
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We are over the moon to mark our 36th anniversary with the news we have been given Grade 1 listed status
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The Humber Bridge Board has agreed plans to raise the height of the barriers along the Bridge’s walkways to increase the safety and security of visitors and users.
The planned work will see vertical steel posts with horizontal wire attached to the existing barriers to improve
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In early February 1980, the bridge was really starting to take shape
#humberbridge
#engineering
#ukengineering
#bridge
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Bridge is now closed to high sided and wind vulnerable vehicles. If you are unsure if this applies to you, please check the attached image.
Please note, there is no filter at Barton Interchange for traffic heading north.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Ian Lee who has won our photo competition for the second month running with this great picture that really encapsulated this month's theme, Views from Lincolnshire. Well done, Ian, a fantastic shot!
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to the high winds, the Humber Bridge is currently closed to high sided vehicles, caravans, and other vehicles that are vulnerable in the wind. We will update the situation as it develops.
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Yes, Timmy, it is. In fact, we think it’s the greatest bridge in the world!
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For many travellers heading north, the first sight of the Barton Tower means they are nearly home - but on this day 48 years ago, the Barton Tower had only reached a height of 19 metres.
While the North Tower topped out in 1974, it would be another two years before the Barton
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It's certainly been a cold one today. But the bridge was looking particularly beautiful this morning.
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Due to the complex geology on the Barton side of the estuary, the decision was made to build Barton Tower on its own island. In 1973, a temporary pier was built out to the proposed location of the tower so work on the island could start. Here are some wonderful original photos!
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80mph winds might force weekend closure of the Humber Bridge
@RadioHumberside
@hulllive
@KCFM_radio
@looknorthBBC
@andycomfort
@VikingFMNews
@GrimsbyLive
@ScunthorpeLive
@yorkshirepost
#HumberBridge
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Happy Lincolnshire Day to everyone on the south bank and beyond! This is the view of Lincolnshire from the top of the North Tower, and what a marvellous place it is! We are exceedingly proud to connect the two greatest counties in England!
#LincolnshireDay
#Lincolnshire
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Strong winds - The Humber Bridge is currently closed to high-sided and wind vulnerable vehicles
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to storm conditions, the Humber Bridge is currently open to cars only. Both walkways are also closed.
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So proud to be mentioned in
@SongForHull
Great work
@ChattinNB
@TheGarnettFam
@JonathanAnsell
@heyletssing
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UPDATE: Both footways are closed due to high winds caused by storm Eunice. Please check back for updates on our social media channels and website.
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In light of everything that's happening with COVID-19, we are asking motorists crossing the bridge to use contactless payments instead of cash to help minimise contact
#humberbridge
#COVID19
#coronavirusuk
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TRAFFIC UPDATE - The Humber Bridge remains closed to high sided/wind vulnerable vehicles. Please note that this status is likely to remain in place throughout Monday and possibly into Tuesday.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Due to storm conditions, the Humber Bridge is currently open to cars only.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Next week, routine cable inspections will take place on the Humber Bridge, which means those travelling across may see people working on the cables above.
Please be assured they are specialist contractors appointed to do the job and are meant to be there.
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The main cable is made up of 11,000 tonnes of steel wire. It contains 37 strands, each of which comprise of 404 5mm wires.
Once completed, the main cable was clamped into position with cable bands and the hangers that attach to the road deck are connected to these.
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Love these shots - and it's great to see some blue skies ❤️❤️
Views of Grade I listed Humber Bridge on today's walk from Barton Haven
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Did you know that due to the complex geology on the Barton side of the bridge, Barton Tower is built on its own island? Because of this, during construction a temporary pier had to be created to access the proposed location for the tower. Check out these photos from the time!
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Traffic alert - We are now OPEN SOUTHBOUND. We remain CLOSED NORTHBOUND.
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BRIDGE REOPENED: we are still closed to high sided and wind vulnerable vehicles - please check the graphic before crossing.
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Members of the public will soon be able to do hard hat tours to the top of the Humber Bridge as part of a 10-year, £30m tourism masterplan approved by the Humber Bridge Board. The plan could also see the Bridge become the UK's first musical road!
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It's been amazing to see more and more films and TV shows being filmed in our area in recent years. Whether it's big Netflix vehicles like Enola Holmes or Bodies, or dramas with national treasures like Julie Walters and the late great Robbie Coltrane, we're always excited to see
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On this day in 1980, the final pieces of the road deck were being put in place - and the iconic outline of our landmark bridge was pretty much complete.
The road section is made up of 124 steel boxes - each one is about 18 metres long and weighs about 140 tonnes – about twice as
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The Humber Bridge is now open to all traffic, with a 30 mph speed restriction in place
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In March 1977, the North Bank was really taking shape. We can see the Hessle Anchorage, our admin offices, the toll plaza, and the approach road
#HumberBridge
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The Humber Bridge has become the focal point of the launch of a mental health campaign by Hull teenagers. "You are not alone" broadcasts prose written and recorded by volunteers from
@HullHeadStart
to motivate their peers. The speakers will be on the West Walkway till April 17.
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We've updated our brand for the first time in 40 years! We wanted to create a modern logo that captures the essence of the bridge and we think we've done it. The brand was created with local businesses and is being rolled out across our website, social media, and wider estate.
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The first link between Yorkshire and Lincolnshire was a temporary walkway built in 1977 to help construct the main cable. This clip is from our new
#HumberBridge
Video Tour. To access the videos, just scan the QR codes at key points along the bridge's West Walkway.
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On this day 42 years ago: The Humber Bridge was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (though it had been open to traffic since 24 June).
17 July 1981
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The Humber Bridge is now CLOSED North Bound due to a police incident until further notice.
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UPDATE - We are now open to traffic in both directions.
Thank you for your patience.
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TRAFFIC UPDATE - The Humber Bridge is currently open to all traffic. More strong winds are forecast throughout Wednesday - check before you travel.
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Chris Hearn wins July's Photo Competition with this beautiful shot. The theme was Abstract Images of the Bridge.
Well done Chris!
August's Theme is Weather (good, bad, or in between).
Closes Fri 25 August.
Entries to mail
@humberbridge
.co.uk.
More Info:
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The overall winner of the Humber Bridge's
#YourBridge
competition 2018 has been announced! Tim King from Mansfield has been crowned this year's winner for his September entry. The winners from each month will now go on to feature in the Humber Bridge Calendar 2019!
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The Humber Bridge is closed to high sided and wind vulnerable vehicles.
If you're unsure whether this applies to you, please see the attached image.
@looknorthBBC
@RadioHumberside
@hulllive
@itvcalendar
@KCFM_radio
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We have created collages of every entry in our schools mural competition and put them on display on the west walkway. Huge thanks to
@HessleHigh
@PenshurstSchool
and North Ferriby Primary as well as
@BowmandalePS
@SchoolBaysgarth
and Barton St Peters Primary for their ace work
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TRAFFIC ALERT: The wind speed on the Bridge has now increased, so the Bridge is open to CARS ONLY.
All other vehicles are currently prohibited from crossing.
We will update the situation as it develops.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Good morning - the Bridge is closed to high sided and wind vulnerable vehicles, due to high winds. If you are unsure if this applies to you, please check the attached image. Please note, there is no filter at Barton Interchange for traffic heading north.
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This year, the Humber Bridge turns 40 but did you know the Humber Bridge Board was actually created in 1959 with the aim of building the crossing? It would take another 22 years to complete. Here's one of the very earliest photographs of work getting underway on Barton anchorage!
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These stunning aerial photos were taken exactly 50 years ago today!!! At this point in 1974, the landmark North Tower had topped out. To the south, the caissons were in place, which meant that work to build the iconic Barton Tower was soon to begin. It's really interesting to see
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STEM AT THE BRIDGE: It's British Science Week and we love everything related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths). To celebrate, we are going to be sharing some fascinating facts about our favourite bridge.
Did you know that the road deck of the Humber Bridge
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Yesterday, our Property and Estates team played hero to a tiny hedgehog in a bit of a pickle on our grounds. A speedy call to Andrew's Hedgehog Hospital and off it zoomed in the hedgehog ambulance for a dose of tender loving care.
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Did you know, the total mass of the of Barton anchorage is 300,000 tonnes, the equivalent of 5 Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers! It's also 35m deep and is sunk into Kimmeridge Clay. Although machines were used to dig the clay, at times, it had to be dug out by hand.
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As we count down to our 40th anniversary on Saturday, here's a quick look at some of the amazing entries for this month's photo competition. For July, we're looking for pictures from when
#HumberBridge
was being constructed. Send images to mail
@humberbridge
.co.uk by July 22nd.
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Did you know …
Barton and Hessle Towers are 36mm further apart at the top than at the bottom to accommodate the Earth’s curvature?
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Free flow tolling has moved a step closer at the Humber Bridge. The board has appointed a company to install a new tolling system, which will see the bridge go fully booth-free for the first time in its 43-year history, with payments being made through a new website and mobile
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41 years ago, it was all about the finishing touches ready to open to traffic on June 24th 1981
#humberbridge
#ukengineering
#bridge
#construction
#engineering
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One of the main problems to overcome when designing a very long span bridge is the issue of movement under certain wind conditions. As a result, the Humber Bridge Deck Boxes are designed to be like upside down aircraft wings to keep the Road Deck stable during high winds.
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Don't be alarmed if you see some people walking
#HumberBridge
cables next week. We will be carrying out cable inspections, starting Monday ending Friday. There will no impact on the carriageways, so traffic will be able to cross as normal.
[Archive pic from 1979 for attention]
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STEM AT THE BRIDGE: Did you know that the first physical link between Yorkshire and Lincolnshire wasn't the road deck? It was a temporary catwalk built in 1977 between the two towers to enable the construction of the main cable!
The catwalk was made up of 20 steel ropes and
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Just a reminder that the return leg of the London-Edinburgh-London ride challenge will be crossing the bridge today through to Thursday teatime. Same arrangements as the weekend (see below)
#humberbridge
We are excited to welcome
@LEL1500km
the London-Edinburgh-London cycle ride next week. See below for details on timings and crossings etc
#humberbridge
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TRAFFIC UPDATE MONDAY EVENING, TUESDAY MORNING - The
#HumberBridge
remains closed to high sided/wind vulnerable vehicles. The traffic filter will be in place at Barton this evening and in the morning. This will create congestion so please allow more time. East footpath is open.
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Just a quick reminder that on Saturday
@SoapboxHessle
is back after a 3 year break!!! And we couldn't be more excited. It would be great to see as many people as possible come and support this awesome family friendly event, while raising money for
@hull4heroes
It’s nearly Soapbox time!!
With just over a week to go everyone at
@hull4heroes
is getting very excited about our first ever Humber Bridge soapbox derby
We can’t wait to see you all down there
Sat 1st July
10am - 4pm
Sponsored by Sargent Electrical
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ON THIS DAY IN 1974: These fascinating images were taken exactly 50 years ago today! They show the work being done on the South Bank, with the foundation work for the Barton anchorage taking shape. We can also see the access jetty that was built to enable work o be carried out in
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Today marks the 102nd birthday of Bernard Wex OBE, a British civil engineer who was the partner-in-charge/designer of the Humber Bridge.
Wex graduated with honours in civil engineering from Imperial College London in 1951. He then joined Freeman Fox, where he worked under the
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The Humber Bridge is down to a single lane in both directions around Barton Tower. To help traffic flow, please use both lanes when approaching the bridge and take it in turns to merge into the single lane. This reduces queuing and shortens the waiting time for all bridge users.
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In May 1973 (49 years ago!!!) early stage construction on
#HumberBridge
was under way. These images show the steel works on the Bailey Bridge, which goes over the train tracks, and some of the work around the old golf course and
#Hessle
Foreshore.
#bridges
#ukengineering
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TRAFFIC UPDATE - There is currently a 30-mph speed limit in place on the Humber Bridge due to strong winds.
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To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Hessle and Barton town councils will each light a beacon at 9.15pm tonight.
This commemorative event will provide an opportunity for people to come together and honour those who took part in the Normandy Landings, and pay respects to
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As part of our 40th year celebrations, we’re sharing photos of the construction of the bridge. This is one of our favourites, an image from the top of the north tower. Things have changed a bit in the past 40 years as one of the more recent pictures from the north tower shows!
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Traffic UPDATE - There is a 20mph speed limit on the Humber Bridge due to strong winds
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We appreciate the decision to close the footways isn't supported by everyone but we believe it was the most immediate and effective action we could take to protect emotionally distressed individuals, our staff & the public. For more information click here
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