Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newcastle · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1981. Coordinates: 54.9646°, -1.6140°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Queen Elizabeth II Bridge carries the Tyne and Wear Metro between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead over the River Tyne in North East England. The line is in tunnels on either side of the river and only emerges into open air to cross the bridge.
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Background
History
The bridge was developed as part of the Tyne and Wear Metro system, for which it was purpose-built. It was designed by W. A. Fairhurst & Partners, and constructed by Cementation Construction Ltd. and the Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company at a cost of £4.9 million. The two sections of the bridge were built simultaneously from each bank and eventually met in the centre in August 1978. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 November 1981, nine days before regular Metro service began. ==Nocturne artwork
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- Coordinates
- 54.9646, -1.6140
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 3PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Established
- 1981
- Nearest railway station
- Newcastle — 0.4 km
- Opening
- {{start date|1981|11|15|df=yes}}
- Official site
- www.newcastle.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w560206596 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, River Tyne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: QEII Metro Bridge from Forth Banks 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen Elizabeth II Bridge?
- Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 3PN), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- When was Queen Elizabeth II Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1981.
- Who owns Queen Elizabeth II Bridge?
- Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is owned by Nexus.
- Is Queen Elizabeth II Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Queen Elizabeth II Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen Elizabeth II Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Newcastle, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 3PN.