Your Questions about the Britannia Bridge

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Recent Questions

Is it possible for the public to see the structure inside the towers? From Chris Thompson

The answer to your question is unfortunately a simple one- the public may not see the structures within the towers. This is a question that has been asked a number of times since the bridge was featured on BBC's Coast series. The key is in the hands of the railway and they do not like allowing people inside in case of damage. Nobody from the project, apart from William Day the engineer shown on Coast, have been inside either.

Why is it relevant today ? No name given

Many people may believe that the bridge is not relevant today and are entitled to their own opinion. However, the bridge provides a vital transport link between Anglesey and mainland Britain. Indeed it links mainland Britain with Ireland as the A55 which runs over the bridge runs all the way to the ferry terminal in Holyhead. Without the bridge, it would be somewhat impossible for the volume of cars wanting to travel to and from Anglesey to do so.

With regards to any historical relevance, the design of the bridge has greatly influenced engineering throughout the world. The concepts that were first used in the construction of the bridge in its tubular form are still used today and can be seen in buildings, structures and other engineering works across the World.