Runnymede Bridge, Highway bridge in Surrey, England
Runnymede Bridge is a highway crossing over the River Thames that joins Runnymede with Staines-upon-Thames. It carries fourteen traffic lanes plus a pathway for pedestrians and cyclists alongside.
The design dates from 1939 by Sir Edwin Lutyens and H Fitzsimons, but construction was postponed until 1961 due to World War II. The bridge was completed after the war using updated building techniques to realize the original plan.
The bridge stands near Runnymede Meadow, where a pivotal moment in constitutional law took place. Visitors walking here can sense the weight of that history, even as the structure remains a purely modern crossing.
The structure connects the M25 motorway with the A30 road and sees heavy vehicle use between London and surrounding areas. Pedestrians and cyclists should use the designated pathways that run separate from the traffic lanes.
Until 2013, it held the distinction of being the first single-span structure crossing the Thames upstream without supporting piers in the water. This remarkable engineering achievement remained unmatched until more recent constructions were completed.
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