View from the Tayport Road of the Tay Road Bridge under construction 1965 - 1966.
Table of information giving details of Road Bridge statistics.
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.
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.
Photograph showing temporary bridge now halfway across the river. Photograph taken from the deck of the Fifie.
The Fifie viewed from the deck of the temporary bridge. During construction the temporary bridge caused considerable disruption to ferry services. Crossings had to be halted at low tide as the bridge prevented the ferries from slipping far enough down river to avoid the sandbanks.
Postcard view of the girders in place on Road Bridge. Photograph from 1964.
Postcard view of the Road Bridge from the Dundee side, nearing completion in 1966.
End views of the girders before being placed in position. Photographed during construction 1963 - 1966.
