Anyone aged over 30 who grew up in Bristol will remember it - and how could you not? The Redcliffe Flyover was a narrow single-lane curved bridge which felt more like a rollercoaster than a road to the young boy or girl in the back seat of a car.
The structure, built in 1967, was only ever intended to be temporary. Its purpose was to relieve congestion in the area (nothing has changed there) - and it ended up in place until 1998 when it was pulled down, unscrupulously some may say.
The road took vehicles up from Temple Gate and over the busy junction outside the Grosvenor Hotel before landing them safely onto Redcliffe Way. It was a strange old structure - and one some classed as an eyesore, but others will look back fondly.
Since posting the story on Bristol World Facebook, several readers wrote responses, including Ivan Rowe who said ‘I loved driving on this’, and Karen Tavener who referred to ‘the good ole days’.
Here are seven pictures documenting its 31-year history:
5. The view from the other side
Same year, 1970, here’s a view of a lone car going up the flyover from Temple Gate. | Know Your Place
6. All types of vehicles used it
Here comes a double decker bus with the Grosvenor Hotel in the background. The length of the flyover was just over 300metres, and it went 18ft above road level. The year of this picture is unknown. | Know Your Place
7. Demolition
The flyover was eventually pulled down in 1998 with many wanting to see the back of the ‘eyesore’. However, in hindsight, considering the congestion in Temple Gate could we still do with it today? | Know Your Place