Breydon Bridge

Breydon Bridge is a road bridge crossing the River Yare in Great Yarmouth with a central span designed to lift for tall watercraft. The structure features traffic markings and lanes organized to guide vehicles, with the central lifting mechanism as the key technical feature.

This bridge opened in 1985 as a replacement for the earlier railway viaduct that crossed this location. Its road classification changed decades later, marking an evolution in how the route functioned within the regional road network.

The bridge serves as a key landmark that locals use to navigate and orient themselves around Great Yarmouth. It represents the connection between the town's different quarters and how residents move through their city.

The bridge can be used by vehicles moving in both directions, with the center section opening for larger vessels on request. Traffic signals guide drivers, and waiting times may occur during boat passages, so plan accordingly when crossing.

The lifting mechanism operates mechanically and can raise the center span quickly enough to accommodate tall sailing vessels and commercial boats passing through. What makes it notable is how it manages both road and water traffic efficiently without requiring complex electronic systems.

Official opening: 1985

GPS coordinates: 52.61200,1.71560

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44