THE Second Severn Crossing, now known as the Prince of Wales Bridge, was completed in 1996.
Constructed by consortium Severn River Crossing PLC, sections of the bridge were created on-shore before being moved by vehicle and barge to create the foundations of the bridge.
The 16,824ft bridge took four years to build.
Click through the gallery above for a look at the epic contruction process.
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