View from the Tayport Road of the Tay Road Bridge under construction 1965 - 1966.
Two trees planted in Tayfield in 1966 to celebrate opening of the Road Bridge. Like the bridge itself, they have flourished!
This photograph provides an excellent view of the temporary road bridge, but it is equally as interesting to see this end of the village in such detail. Many of the houses have changed considerably in 40 years, with alterations and extensions. The Riverview Lodge (previously Seymour) area has been completely redeveloped, and in the lower ...
Three photographs showing off the unique design of Willie Logan's columns.
The temporary bridge, with cranes at the ready. In the distance the first columns are in place.
Looking between the first two columns at the Fife end of the bridge.
A dramatic view through the columns towards Dundee.
View from Tay Street of Road Bridge under construction.
As the bridge progressed, so the hours of work extended. Here is a dramatic view of night-time working.
An aerial view of the temporary bridge reaching out into the river.
The original distinctive checkerboard pattern of the walkway can be seen here, with its knight's move design of coloured slabs, a reflection of contractor Willie Logan's other love, chess. His first love? - bridges of course. Cars are queuing and paying tolls on both sides of carriageway. In Dundee, Tayside House is under construction (demolished ...
Construction of the massive Fife abutment, built above the Tayport road, just visible in the photograph.
Construction of the dual carriageway access road to the the bridge above Newport. The construction of the road severed the railway line to Tayport, ending that service.
An early morning view of the Tay Road Bridge clearly nearing completion.
A somewhat precarious view-point for these spectators. Clearly something of interest is happening below. On the bridge itself, work progresses on the decking surface.
The dual carriageway above East Newport looks complete, although there may still be work being done in the distance. The dual carriageway effectively cut off access to Windmill Park, Newport's much loved recreation area.
Tay road bridge under construction. A close up view of cranes on the decking.
A view through the tall columns at south end of the bridge, with the two very small figures giving an idea of scale.
View of bridge from above West Newport. The bridge's progress could be followed from every viewpoint in Newport.
View of Road Bridge from Tayview Terrace.
The Queen Mother opened the Tay Road Bridge in Dundee at 12 noon on Thursday 18 August 1966. She then drove over to the roundabout at the Fife end where she was greeted by a cheering crowd. Here she is with Fife's Lord Lieutenant, John McWilliam.
The Queen Mother with Fife Lord Lieutenant John McWilliam after opening Tay Road Bridge.
STV cameraman at opening of road bridge. The young lads are probably much more interested in the camera than in the arrival of the Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother at opening of Tay Road Bridge. She is seen here talking to Mrs West, widow of Richard Lowry West who was Provost from 1955 - 1956.