Newport Transporter Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built1906
Total Length197 m
TypeTransporter
About Newport Transporter Bridge
One of the few remaining transporter bridges. A gondola carries vehicles and pedestrians across the Usk. The height allows tall ships to pass underneath. Grade I listed. Still operational. Only 2 transporter bridges remain in Britain.
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