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Basil Mott blue plaque

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Basil Mott blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Queensway Tunnel. Engineer in chief Sir Basil Mott. Worlds largest underwater road tunnel constructed 1926-1934 Recorded plaque organisation: Institution of Civil Engineers.
Sir Basil Mott, a prominent civil engineer, was the engineer-in-chief for the construction of the Queensway Tunnel, which was the world's largest underwater road tunnel when completed in 1934. His work on the Queensway Tunnel showcased innovative engineering techniques and significantly improved transportation links between Liverpool city centre and its northern suburbs.

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