Thames bridge starts to takes shape (From Salisbury Journal)
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Thames bridge starts to takes shape
10:08am Saturday 27th October 2012 in National News © Press Association 2013
Work taking shape on Walton Bridge, the first major new road bridge to be constructed across the River Thames for more than 20 years
The first major new road bridge to be constructed over the River Thames for more than 20 years is rapidly taking shape, council officials have said.
The £32 million Walton Bridge, linking Walton-on-Thames and Shepperton in Surrey, will replace two long-serving temporary bridges nearby when it is completed next summer.
Construction started 10 months ago and when it is finished the bridge will boost access to schools, major employers and shopping centres, Surrey County Council said.
Transport Minister Norman Baker has praised the project, led by engineering and construction group Costain, as an important scheme that will improve economic growth.
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