Kwong Fuk Bridge (3rd generation) [1957-????]

Submitted by David on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 12:52
Current condition
Demolished / No longer exists
Date completed
(Day & Month are approximate.)

The bridge was part of the main road that ran in a large circle around the New Territories.

This bridge has been demolished and though there's no bridge currently at this location, there's a newer pedestrian bridge a short distance to the east.

Previous place(s) at this location
Kwong Fuk Bridge (2nd generation) [1915-c.1957]

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Photos that show this Place

1950s Fred Evans' photos
1950s
TAIPO ROAD BRIDGE taken from train
1961
Kwong Fuk Bridge Granite Block date
2009
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The granite blocks that formed the bridge balustrade are now part of an ornamental siding along the footpath that leads to the southern end of the current bridge. There is a 1957 date carved into at least two of the old remaining blocks, so I think it's safe to say that was when this version was constructed/opened.

Kwong Fuk Bridge Granite block date (close up)
Kwong Fuk Bridge Granite block date (close up), by Philk