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.
Before World War I, with increasing naval tension with Germany, a flotilla of submarines was based at Dundee. It comprised of HMS Vulcan (the repair ship), 9 submarines and 2 torpedo destroyers. They were based at Dundee harbour from 1909 for 5 years, until the outbreak of World War I, when they were moved to ...
Tickets for admission to the official enclosure at the south end of the road bridge. One ticket issued by Newport Town Council, the other by the Tay Road Bridge Joint Board.
Newspaper cutting detailing the arrangements made to allow the old folk of Newport and Wormit to attend the opening of the road bridge.
Third class combined leave and railway ticket from France to Newport and first class return for the same journey for serviceman during World War I.
Dinner held by Newport Town Council in the Council Chambers in Scott Street, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Tay Road Bridge. Friday 18 August 1967.
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.