Last updated on 18 Oct 2009
The lighting in the plaza area is provided by four high mast lights and ancillary peripheral lighting columns. The high mast lights were erected in 1977 to serve the newly widened toll plaza.
These lights are now proving difficult to maintain and consulting engineers, Atkins, have been appointed to carry out a structural assessment of the masts and a lighting survey to determine whether to retain the existing layout or replace it a new system. Included in this survey will be an environmental assessment.
The Bridge:
Facts & Figures
Opened 1964, 2.5 km long, Main span 1006 metres
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