DRAS Photo Galleries
Barnstaple Bypass Opening
24th May 2007
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As I walk up to the first ceremony, the coaches with the guests pull up.
As I walk up to the first ceremony, the coaches with the guests pull up.
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The media are out in force.
The media are out in force.
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2018-01-07 23:14:49
One of the new signposts for the cycle and footpaths.
One of the new signposts for the cycle and footpaths.
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2018-01-07 23:15:09
The temporary podium where the guests will speak.
The temporary podium where the guests will speak.
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2018-01-07 23:16:52
One of the first speakers.
One of the first speakers.
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2018-01-07 23:18:27
I would tell you who he is, but I can't remember now...
I would tell you who he is, but I can't remember now...
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2018-01-07 23:19:19
More talking. Shame you can't hear it.
More talking. Shame you can't hear it.
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2018-01-07 23:20:55
The bridge in the background.
The bridge in the background.
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2018-01-07 23:21:16
The oficial handover of the bridge from the contractors to the council. The woman was there as a representative to Transport Minister Douglas Alexander, who didn't make it because of 'post-election duties'. The man is the chief executive of Edmund Nuttall Ltd - the main contractors.
The oficial handover of the bridge from the contractors to the council. The woman was there as a representative to Transport Minister Douglas Alexander, who didn't make it because of 'post-election duties'. The man is the chief executive of Edmund Nuttall Ltd - the main contractors.
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2018-01-07 23:26:49
The Chief Executive of Edmund Nuttall speaking.
The Chief Executive of Edmund Nuttall speaking.
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2018-01-07 23:27:56
Another speaker...
Another speaker...
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2018-01-07 23:34:16
...and another. This is Brian Greenslade, leader of Devon County Council.
...and another. This is Brian Greenslade, leader of Devon County Council.
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2018-01-07 23:37:29
Greenslade with the bridge he's about to open.
Greenslade with the bridge he's about to open.
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2018-01-07 23:37:44
The unveiling of the plaque. Unfortunately, the media got in the way.
The unveiling of the plaque. Unfortunately, the media got in the way.
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2018-01-07 23:46:49
This was when the plaque was unveiled - not that you can tell.
This was when the plaque was unveiled - not that you can tell.
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2018-01-07 23:46:57
Tried to get a good photo here of the plaque - and failed.
Tried to get a good photo here of the plaque - and failed.
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2018-01-07 23:47:16
The media and congestion on Sticklepath Hill.
The media and congestion on Sticklepath Hill.
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2018-01-07 23:48:24
Now the plaque unveiling is over, it's time to have a look at the finished road.
Now the plaque unveiling is over, it's time to have a look at the finished road.
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2018-01-07 23:49:46
Looking back at the crowd.
Looking back at the crowd.
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2018-01-07 23:50:21
30mph may seem slow, but there's logic behind the madness. It means that traffic isn't piling into the light-controlled junctions too quickly - so there's less congestion.
30mph may seem slow, but there's logic behind the madness. It means that traffic isn't piling into the light-controlled junctions too quickly - so there's less congestion.
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2018-01-07 23:51:17
A view of the approach to Sticklepath Roundabout.
A view of the approach to Sticklepath Roundabout.
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2018-01-07 23:52:09
Coming up to the brow.
Coming up to the brow.
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2018-01-07 23:52:48
The ribbon cutting will take place around the loud speakers.
The ribbon cutting will take place around the loud speakers.
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2018-01-07 23:53:34
The view across Barnstaple from the bridge.
The view across Barnstaple from the bridge.
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2018-01-07 23:53:46