Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built1911
Total Length259 m
TypeTransporter
About Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge
The longest transporter bridge in the world still operating. Crosses the Tees. Can carry 200 people and 9 vehicles per crossing. The gondola takes 2.5 minutes to cross. Featured in the film Billy Elliot.
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