NOSTALGIA: Widening Bargate Bridge, Boston, in 1972 (GALLERY)

This was the scene at Bargate Bridge, in Boston, 50 years ago.

By David Seymour

Published 5th Jul 2022, 15:05 BST

Updated 5th Jul 2022, 15:09 BST

Work was taking place to widen the bridge to help ease traffic congestion in the town.

1. Widening Bargate Bridge, Boston, 1972

The widening of Bargate Bridge represented phase two of the town’s Inner Relief Road project, a scheme designed to ease traffic congestion in the town. Photo: Boston Standard

2. Widening Bargate Bridge, Boston, 1972

The work followed the construction of Haven Bridge in the mid-60s. Photo: Boston Standard

3. Widening Bargate Bridge, Boston, 1972

Then, in the late 1970s, John Adams Way was built to connect the two bridges. Photo: Boston Standard

4. Widening Bargate Bridge, Boston, 1972

The widened Bargate Bridge was opened in April of the following year. Photo: Boston Standard

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