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The Old Exe Bridge is a ruined medieval arch bridge in Exeter in south-western England. Construction of the bridge began in 1190, and was completed by 1214. The bridge is the oldest surviving bridge of its size in England and the oldest bridge in Britain with a chapel still on it.
Portal bridge Construction support fault. Bridge fell during construction 15 killed Bridge collapsed at the Punda side Bridge reconstruction started in 1969 and was completed in 1971 Countess Wear Bridge: Exeter, Devon: United Kingdom 6 January 1968: Brick Arch bridge Construction support fault. Scour under raft foundation Pier 23 collapsed
In the 1950s, Exeter City Council was planning the replacement of the bridge over the River Exe, and the construction of a bypass road allowing traffic to avoid the city centre when approaching the proposed two new bridges. The whole of Edmund Street and Frog Street were set to be demolished in order to make way for the road construction. [10]
Countess Wear bridge dating from 1774, over the River Exe. Countess Wear is a district within the city of Exeter, Devon, England. It lies about two miles south-east of the city centre, on the north bank of the estuary of the River Exe. Historically an estate known as Weare, part of the manor of Topsham, was in this area.
The old Exeter Bridge was demolished in 1929 and replaced by a single-span concrete bridge designed by Charles Herbert Aslin of the City Architect's Department, who was also responsible for Derby's now demolished Art Deco-style bus station. During construction a test was carried out to see if it would hold the weight of the traffic.
The state Department of Transportation plans to upgrade the rotary, on the south side of the Bourne Bridge. Work is expected to begin this spring. Work is expected to begin this spring.
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After years of delays and legal battles, a new housing development in Exeter breaks ground, offering 38 custom-built and net zero energy homes. After years of delays, Rose Farm project begins ...