Work commences on new Severn bridge

Title

Work commences on new Severn bridge

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

15 Sep 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:00

Description

Malcolm Brown reports on the start of work on a new toll bridge linking England and Wales which is intended to lessen the pressure on the Severn Bridge and has been funded mainly by private enterprise. The speakers include: John MacGregor, Transport Secretary; Heather Gifford, RAC.

Contributors

John MacGregor; Malcolm Brown; Heather Gifford

Keywords

Traffic; England; Wales; Bridges; Private finance; River Severn; Severn Bridge; Tolls

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