Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Aberdeen
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Queen Elizabeth Bridge | |
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.jpg) Bridge crossing the River Dee | |
| Coordinates | 57°08′11″N 2°05′44″W / 57.13628°N 2.09551°W |
| OS grid reference | NJ 94318 05045 |
| Carries | A956 |
| Crosses | River Dee |
| Locale | Aberdeen |
| Preceded by | Wellington Suspension Bridge |
| Followed by | Queen Victoria Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Concrete |
| Total length | 110 metres (360 ft) |
| No. of spans | 3 |
| History | |
| Opened | December 1983 |
| Inaugurated | 10 August 1984 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Queen Elizabeth Bridge | |
Queen Elizabeth Bridge is a road crossing over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland.[1] It carries a dual carriageway (part of the A956 route) and pavements on either side.
In 1978, Grampian Regional Council approached the Scottish Development Department with a view to constructing the bridge as a replacement for the Wellington Suspension Bridge. The estimated cost at the time was £2 million.[2]
During construction, the bridge was referred to as the New Wellington Bridge. The bridge opened to traffic in December 1983.[2] In April 1984, the bridge was named Queen Elizabeth Bridge.[3] The bridge was officially opened by Elizabeth II on 10 August 1984.[2]
Structure
The bridge is 110 metres (360 feet) long and has three spans.[4]
