2012

ST3186 : Looking along the boom towards the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge

taken 12 years ago, near to Maes-Glas, Newport/Casnewydd, Wales

Looking along the boom towards the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge
Looking along the boom towards the eastern end of Newport Transporter Bridge
Part of the traveller together with the suspension cables for the gondola can be seen at the left of the picture.
Newport Transporter Bridge open day

Since refurbishment of the bridge in 1985, infrequent open days were held at the Transporter Bridge allowing the public access the high level walkway.
This gave the opportunity to enjoy views over Newport and the River Usk and to get close up and familiar with the workings of this magnificent structure.
Since 1964 when two other bridges have been built across the River Usk, use of the bridge has fallen by 80%, and although it is part of the local road network it currently (June 2012) only operates for a restricted number of hours.
There are plans to develop it as a tourist attraction and give more frequent access to the walkway.
These plans came to fruition in 2013 when increased access was made available during summer months.
This LinkExternal link gives the current opening times.


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ST3186, 610 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Drayton   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 4 June, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 9 June, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 3176 8622 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:34.2421N 2:59.1604W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! ST 3177 8621
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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