#OnThisDay 2 October 1964 the new Gladesville Bridge in Sydney was officially opened by Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. The new six lane concrete arch designed bridge replaced the 1881 single lane / tramway bridge across the Parramatta River.
Source: Department of Main Roads New South Wales Australia. Gladesville Bridge Opening Ceremony Program 1964
Related
- See our catalogue for plans of bridges (NRS-12453)
- More about the 1964 bridge at the Office of Environment and Heritage
- Progam of the Opening (from the Roads and Maritime Services website)
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