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Amy
April 15, 2020
Cycling
Newport Bridge is a striking industrial feature spanning the River Tees. Opened in 1934, it was originally built from steel and concrete as a vertical lift bridge. Although it no longer lifts, it still carries traffic over the river. It was designed by the same company who created the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle and Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia.
Watch out for the pot holes – there are quite a few.
Watch out for the pot holes – there are quite a few.
Josh Hindmarsh
October 25, 2018
Cycling
watch out for the pot holes
Grace Mulligan
September 25, 2024
Cycling
This is a vertical lift bridge that spans the River Tees and connects middlesbrough and Stockon on Tees. It opened in 1934 and was designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson and built by the Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company. It was constructed to allow large ships to pass underneath.
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