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The Humber Bridge | Status: Strong winds - closed to high sided and wind vulnerable vehicles

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Bridge Status

Strong winds - closed to high sided and wind vulnerable vehicles

Strong winds - Bridge closed to high-sided vehicles and caravans.

Wind Speed:

43mph

Wind Direction:

South West

Please be aware that we show an average wind speed on this website for guidance only. This information does not reflect the maximum wind speed/gusts recorded on the bridge.

Car Park:

Limited Parking Available

Toilets:

Open

Footpath:

West Footpath Open

last updated 15/09/2025 at 11:09:58

When Did the Bridge Open?

Posted on 3rd October 202217th July 2023 By Ashley Bailey
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When Did the Bridge Open?

The Humber Bridge has two birthdays! It was first opened to traffic on 24th June 1981; but the formal opening by the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was on 17th July 1981.

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