The Humber Bridge Act.
The Humber Bridge Act of 1959 set up the Humber Bridge Board. This was set up to construct, operate, maintain and administer the bridge but until 1971 due to many circumstances it wasn't able to proceed with any plans at all.
The Humber Bridge Board.... Members.
| The Humber Bridge membership consists of 22 members. |
| Which consists of.... |
| 1 member from Lincolnshire County Council, |
| 5 members from North Lincolnshire Council, |
| 4 members from East Riding of Yorkshire Council |
| 12 from Kingston upon Hull City Council. |
Important Dates in the history of the Humber Bridge..
| The Humber Bridge Act. | 1959 |
| Government Decision to build Bridge. | April 1969 |
| Loan agreed by Government. Start of detailed design. |
May 1971 |
| Work started on the southern approach road. | July 1972 |
| Started work on sub-structure. | March 1973 |
| Started work on super-structure. | April 1973 |
| Completed work on North Tower. | May 1974 |
| Completed work on South Tower. | July 1976 |
| Began spinning of cable. | Sept.1977 |
| Completed cable spinning. | July1979 |
| First box erected. | October 1979 |
| Last box erected. | July 1980 |
| Bridge opened to traffic. | 24th June 1981 |
| Official opening by H.M. The Queen. | 17th July 1981 |
