The Tay Road Bridge is 2250 metres in length, connecting the Kingdom of Fife with Dundee. Although originally a toll bridge (which charged 80p for a car to cross), the tolls were removed in 2008 and is now free to all users.

The roadway is essentially a ramp, starting at 5.5metres at the Dundee end, rising to 30.5metres when it reaches Fife.

Construction:

The bridge was took three years to build and opened in 1966. It was designed by William A Fairhurst - whose image can be seen within the artwork below the bridge at the Dundee end.

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Artworks below the bridge.

Can you work out the secret message painted on the columns?

Tay Road Bridge Artwork: Dundee Maritime Trail

 

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