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Previously unseen photos released to celebrate Erskine Bridge's 50th anniversary

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50th anniversary of the Erskine Bridge. The iconic crossing over the Clyde was opened on the July 2, 1971 by HRH Princess Anne, becoming the first fixed link between West Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire.Construction on the project began in April 1967 at a cost of £10.5m, which is the equivalent of almost £150m today.The bridge is 1.3km in length and 30m wide, with its tallest support measuring 50m.On April 1, 2006, the Erskine Bridge dropped its toll charges.

This came after a hard-fought campaign by Jackie Baillie MSP, West Dunbartonshire Council and local people who said that it was unfair for those whose lives straddled the bridge to be charged for using it every day.

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