Iconic bridge dismantled

The iconic Dunlop bridge at Donington Park motor racing circuit in the UK has been carefully dismantled as part of preparations to get the track ready for the 2010 British Formula 1 Grand Prix. The pedestrian bridge straddled the circuit in for more than 30 years, but now it is planned to re-erect the bridge elsewhere on the revamped circuit venue (the position has to be decided). Even with the work on the £100 million (€112 million) redevelopment taking place, Donington Park will still host 500,000 visitor
July 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The iconic 3219 Dunlop bridge at 4892 Donington Park motor racing circuit in the UK has been carefully dismantled as part of preparations to get the track ready for the 2010 British Formula 1 Grand Prix. The pedestrian bridge straddled the circuit in for more than 30 years, but now it is planned to re-erect the bridge elsewhere on the revamped circuit venue (the position has to be decided). Even with the work on the £100 million (E112 million) redevelopment taking place, Donington Park will still host 500,000 visitors across several international racing events

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