Lune Millennium Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lune Millennium Bridge |
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| Coordinates | 54°03′09″N 2°48′09″W / 54.05250°N 2.80244°W grid reference SD474621 |
| Carries | Pedestrians & cyclists |
| Crosses | River Lune |
| Locale | Lancashire, England |
| Maintained by | City of Lancaster |
| Preceded by | Greyhound Bridge |
| Followed by | Carlisle Bridge |
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| Design | Structural steel cable-stayed bridge |
| Total length | 140 metres (460 ft) |
| Width | 4 metres (13 ft) |
| Height | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Longest span | 64 metres (210 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | February 2001 |
The Lune Millennium Bridge is a special bridge in Lancaster, England. It crosses the River Lune and is designed just for people walking and people riding bikes. It's called a "cable-stayed" bridge because it uses strong cables connected to tall towers to hold up the main part of the bridge.
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A Bridge for the New Millennium
This amazing bridge was built to celebrate the year 2000, which was the start of a new millennium. It cost about £1.8 million to build. The bridge was designed by a company called Whitby Bird and Partners.
Unique Y-Shape Design
The Lune Millennium Bridge has a very interesting "Y" shape when you look at it from above. This shape helps it connect one side of the river to two different spots on the other side: a raised pathway and a nearby dock. The bridge also has two tall towers, called pylons. These pylons are designed to remind people of the tall masts on old ships that used to sail on the river. The main walking path of the bridge is just over 30 meters long, and its masts are about 40 meters tall.
Connecting Cycle Paths
The bridge is an important part of the National Cycle Network. It links many local bike paths together. For example, it connects paths that go to Morecambe, Caton, and Glasson Dock. It is part of National Cycle Route 6.
Awards for Design
The design of the Lune Millennium Bridge has won awards. In 2005, it received the Sustrans National Cycle Network Award for Excellence. It was also praised in the Civic Trust Awards in 2003.
A Historic Location
The place where the Lune Millennium Bridge stands is very important historically. It is very close to where the old Old Loyne Bridge used to be. That bridge was a significant crossing point in history.
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West side of bridge, with Ashton Memorial on skyline
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East side of bridge
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View at sunset taken from the south bank
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Seen from the east
