NEW BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - COLOUR

The video discusses the River Humber in North East England, highlighting its historical role as a barrier to road links. It introduces the construction of the Humber Bridge, which will be the longest suspension bridge in the world. The video covers financial aspects, including government loans and tolls, and projects future traffic volumes. It concludes with the bridge's potential impact and a comparison to a similar situation in Dusseldorf, Germany.

What geographical feature has historically hindered North-South road links in North East England?

• A mountain range

• A desert

• The River Humber estuary

• A dense forest

What is the expected completion year for the Humber Bridge?

• 1980

• 1978

• 1975

• 1990

How much of the Humber Bridge's funding is provided by the government?

• 50%

• 25%

• 100%

• 75%

How many vehicles is the Humber Bridge expected to carry daily within three years of its completion?

• 36,000

• 48,000

• 24,000

• 12,000

Which city in West Germany is mentioned as having a bridge problem?

• Berlin

• Munich

• Dusseldorf

• Hamburg