Construction Magazine November 2015 | Page 24

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6TH OF OCTOBER BRIDGE , CAIRO , EGYPT Taking nearly 30 years to complete , the 20km raised highway crossing central Cairo and the River Nile is a breathtaking structure . Having been finished in 1996 , the bridge now forms a vital part of the day-today business in Cairo .
TOWER BRIDGE , LONDON , ENGLAND Construction began on Tower Bridge in 1886 due to the immense traffic problems in London at the time . Although the landmark was lamented for its ‘ tawdriness and pretentiousness ’ at its unveiling , the bridge is now synonymous with the London skyline .
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