The New Gladesville Bridge (1967)

Construction of the Gladesville Bridge, built across the Parramatta River, was a much needed upgrade to the original narrow two-lane 80 year-old steel bridge there originally. The increasing traffic volume called for additional crossing over Sydney’s waterways, other than The Sydney Harbour Bridge. Construction was completed in 1962, and was at the time, the world’s longest concrete arch. The bridge also marked the beginning of the story of Sydney’s north-western expressway constructed north-wards toward Newcastle. The bridge was opened on 2 October 1964 by Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. This video shows the highlights of the bridge construction.

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