Poole Bridge, Road and bascule bridge in Poole, United Kingdom
The twin-leaf bridge spans a narrow channel between Poole Harbour and Holes Bay, connecting the town center with the suburb of Hamworthy.
Constructed in 1927, this structure replaced an iron swing bridge from 1885, which itself had succeeded the original wooden toll bridge built in 1834.
The bridge opening ceremony in March 1927 brought together local officials and maritime characters, representing the connection between the town and its nautical heritage.
The bridge performs over 6,000 lifts annually, with seven scheduled daily operations and approximately ten additional lifts to accommodate commercial vessel traffic.
Following extensive repairs costing £4.2 million between 2016 and 2018, the bridge infrastructure received modifications designed to extend its operational life by 120 years.
GPS coordinates: 50.71247,-1.99254
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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