| Queen Elizabeth Bridge | |
| Carries: | A956 road |
| Crosses: | River Dee |
| Locale: | Aberdeen |
| Length: | 110m (360feet) |
| Number Spans: | 3 |
| Open: | December 1983 |
| Inaugurated: | 10 August 1984 |
Queen Elizabeth Bridge is a road crossing over the River Dee in Aberdeen, Scotland.[1] It carries a dual carriageway (part of the A956 route) and pavements on either side.
In 1978, Grampian Regional Council approached the Scottish Development Department with a view to constructing the bridge as a replacement for the Wellington Suspension Bridge. The estimated cost at the time was £2 million.[2]
During construction, the bridge was referred to as the New Wellington Bridge. The bridge opened to traffic in December 1983. In April 1984, the bridge was named Queen Elizabeth Bridge.[3] The bridge was officially opened by Elizabeth II on 10 August 1984.
The bridge is 110m (360feet) long and has three spans.[4]