The visit of three cabinet ministers marked the completion of the new Walton Bridge on July 11.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin was joined by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander at an event marking the end of the £32 Million project, in Walton-on-Thames.
A flotilla of over 60 boats passed under the 140-metre long crossing between Walton-on-Thames and Shepperton, which will carry 35,000 vehicles a day when it opens to the public on 22 July.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said:"This new bridge is an important link across the River Thames which will provide motorists, pedestrians and cyclists access to major employers,schools and retail centres."
Construction of the new bridge, the first to be built on the Thames for over 20 years, has taken 18 months.
A crossing has existed at Walton in various forms since 1750.
The first,which was a toll crossing, was built by Surrey landowner Samuel Dicker.
The design of the new bridge, by Atkins, means there are no piers in the water, opening up views along the river and improving navigation for boats.
Surrey's Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment John Furey said: "Good transport links help businesses grow, so as well as becoming the Thames' latest landmark, Walton Bridge will also boost Surrey's future prosperity."
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin was joined by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander at an event marking the end of the £32 Million project, in Walton-on-Thames.
A flotilla of over 60 boats passed under the 140-metre long crossing between Walton-on-Thames and Shepperton, which will carry 35,000 vehicles a day when it opens to the public on 22 July.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said:"This new bridge is an important link across the River Thames which will provide motorists, pedestrians and cyclists access to major employers,schools and retail centres."
Construction of the new bridge, the first to be built on the Thames for over 20 years, has taken 18 months.
A crossing has existed at Walton in various forms since 1750.
The first,which was a toll crossing, was built by Surrey landowner Samuel Dicker.
The design of the new bridge, by Atkins, means there are no piers in the water, opening up views along the river and improving navigation for boats.
Surrey's Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment John Furey said: "Good transport links help businesses grow, so as well as becoming the Thames' latest landmark, Walton Bridge will also boost Surrey's future prosperity."
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