Rolling Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built2004
Total Length12 m
TypeCurling
About Rolling Bridge
A curling bridge designed by Thomas Heatherwick. Rolls up into an octagonal shape to allow boats through. Powered by hydraulic rams. Located in Paddington Basin, London. Only curls on Fridays at noon.
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