SPIDERMEN SPIN BRIDGE

The video reports on the construction of a new Road Bridge near the Fourth Railway Bridge. It highlights the bridge's significance as the largest single-span bridge in Europe and the fourth largest suspension bridge in the world. The construction involves complex engineering tasks, including cable spinning with 12,000 steel wires. The bridge is expected to be completed by the summer of 1963, providing a more efficient crossing over the Forth compared to the old ferry.

What is the significance of the new Road Bridge being constructed near the Fourth Railway Bridge?

• It will be the oldest bridge in the region.

• It will be the largest single-span bridge in Europe.

• It will be the longest bridge in the world.

• It will be the tallest bridge in Europe.

What is the primary task being carried out by engineers and Spider-Men on the bridge?

• Painting the bridge.

• Installing lights.

• Cable spinning.

• Building the road surface.

How many steel wires are used to make up the two huge cables?

• 1,000

• 1,200

• 12,000

• 120,000

By when is the construction of the bridge expected to be completed?

• Spring of 1964

• Summer of 1963

• Winter of 1963

• Summer of 1962

What benefit will the new bridge provide to commuters?

• It will offer a scenic walking path.

• It will eliminate the need for the old ferry.

• It will reduce travel time by air.

• It will provide a new railway route.