The idea of a transporter bridge was first proposed in by the manager of the Hartlepool Iron Works but was dismissed until years later. We also support the revival of the company and sincerely hope buyers can be found.
The bridge was officially opened on October 17th and was originally painted red, though in it was changed to blue as it stands today. The bridge is the furthest downstream bridge over the River Tees.
In the bridge was recognised as a Grade II listed building for its prominence as a historical landmark. All tours last up to an hour, are subject to weather conditions, and can be cancelled at short notice. You can also email transporterbridge middlesbrough. The Tees Transporter Bridge may close due to high winds, fog, heavy rain, other severe weather conditions and essential maintenance works.
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However, although Arnodin got to work building transporter bridges in other parts of the world, it was to be a long time before the people of Middlesbrough got one to help them get across the Tees. Things began to get moving again in when Middlesbrough Corporation made contact with Arnodin and then reached out to William Edwin Pease. In , Parliament approved the construction of the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge as an alternative to the ferry service.
Work on the foundations began in and the bridge was finally finished in September This was around 39 years after Charles Smith made his suggestion for an aerial bridge ferry. The bridge was originally painted red but, in , the colour was changed to blue. It has remained the same colour ever since. The majority of listed buildings and structures in the UK Only 5. In , the bridge closed, the refurbishment began in earnest, and a glass lift was installed as part of the Transporter Bridge Visitor Experience Project.
The bridge was also treated to a new lick of paint. The bridge remained closed until March The new lift, which has been open since September , is an important part of the visitor experience.
Up until the last few decades of the 20th century, people were able to use the steps on the transporter bridge legs towers to access the upper walkway and cross the Tees on foot. This is no longer the case. Things have changed a lot at the top of the bridge. The original walkway was made of wood. This eventually rotted and was replaced with metal grating.
Grating was a good choice because it has a high load-bearing capacity, with a relatively low dead weight, and is a stable surface to walk upon. Only 14 months later on the 17th October the bridge was opened by Prince Arthur of Connaught.
So I went along to the Transporter to meet the team behind it and find out more. I was worried it might be closed as the weather was grey and overcast. I arrived at the Middlesbrough south bank side. To my surprise the bridge was open. I stood for a while just watching the queue of cars drive onto the gondola and be transported across to Port Clarence. Since , Alan has maintained the bridge and headed up a team of nine people. It is this team that is responsible for keeping the Transporter running eighteen hours a day, seven days a week.
Alan told me how the team works in two hour shifts, changing their post at each stage. There is always one person in the control room at the top of the gondola operating the bridge, one conductor collecting the fares, and then a shore backup.
They also need to phone the Harbour Master if there are any problems.
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