Historic bridges · North East England
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Tees Transporter Bridge, also referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge or, locally, as The Transporter, is a bridge over the River Tees in northern England. The northern side is in Port Clarence (Stockton-on-Tees) and the southern side is in Middlesbrough. It is grade II* listed and the longest existing transporter in the world. Its winch house and piers are grade II listed. It is the furthest downstream bridge crossing over the river. It is classed as the A178 road, the road between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool. The bridge carries a travelling 'car,' or 'gondola,' suspended below the fixed structure, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, nine cars, or six cars and one minibus. The bridge has not been operational since 2019 due to safety concerns. A refurbishment scheme is currently being developed, with works on site expected to start in 2027 and completed by 2032, subject to funding.
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Background
Visiting
During the First World War, Middlesbrough was bombed by the Zeppelin L 11 in April 1916. During the Second World War, the superstructure of the bridge was hit by a bomb. In 1953, the gondola got stuck halfway. While it was stuck, gale force winds lashed water to within inches of it; despite this, the bridge continued to operate. In 1961, the bridge was painted blue. In December 1993, the bridge was awarded the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' highest honour, the Heritage Plaque, for engineering excellence, in recognition of the council's efforts in keeping the bridge in good working order. Its historical importance was also recognised in 1985 by its listing as a Grade II* Listed…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5844, -1.2280
- District
- Middlesbrough
- Parish
- Middlesbrough, unparished area
- Postcode
- TS2 1PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Middlesbrough and Thornaby East
- Opening
- 17 October 1911
- Official site
- www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2254610 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tees Transporter Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge?
- Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TS2 1PL), in the parish of Middlesbrough, unparished area.
- Who owns Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge?
- Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is owned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council.
- Is Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TS2 1PL. It sits within the Middlesbrough and Thornaby East parliamentary constituency.