Bridges and Tunnels
A bridge is a link between two places, such as over a river, a road or a depression, that caters to pedestrians and/or vehicles. A tunnel is an underground link between two places, often underneath a riverbed, for pedestrians and/or vehicles.
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£1,184,000 in 1894 when it was completed ((£100 million at today's prices).
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