Record of replacement over the Tame

This plaque records the replacement of the former Zig-zag Bridge here at Perry Barr, Birmingham by the existing 1930s one which carries the A453 Aldridge Road and traffic on its way to and from the city. The inscription reads 'City of Birmingham - This bridge was built in 1931-32 to meet the increasing needs of modern vehicular traffic in substitution for the adjoining old zig-zag bridge erected in 1711 which is now restricted to pedestrians - Councillor T B Hooper Chairman of the Public Works Committee Herbert H Humphries CBE MInstCE City Engineer and Surveyor'

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