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Botley. Built

Around three years ago, a bridge in Oxford connecting Botley to the rest of the city was rebuilt.

Oxford is a small city, has a lot of historic buildings around, and a river running through it. So, not the easiest project.

The bridge was openned this week, and looks like this:

It took three and a half years, and cost £236 million.

Below is a chart of (inflation adjusted) costs and durations for other significant European and British projects.

Look upon my works, ye mighty and despair!

A nation that cannot build can only crumble.

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