Preparing the bridge for demolition
Laying sand blanket
Result of first attempt
2nd attempt
Further explosives were required
Bridge successfully removed
Preaparing abutments for new girders
Arch removal complete
Bearing blocks exposed
First girder arrives by road
Lowering first girder into place
Both main girders in place
First main girder in place
Lowering girder into place
Progress by midday
Work progressing
Removing remains of old arch
Completed bridge looking north west
Completed bridge looking south east
Completed bridge
[Source: Paul Wright]