Newport Transporter Bridge

View of the gondola with empty platform



View along the top of the structure, showing both walkways.

One of only nine in the world, this bridge was designed to accommodate the passage of shipping with the huge rise and fall in tide on the river Usk.  Passengers and cars are transported across on a gondola suspended by cables from an overhead structure.

View of one bridge from another



To prove I was there !

 

 

View of the gondola from above.

 


This bridge is no longer part of the Highways and road transport section of Newport Council, but has been designated a tourist attraction.

A few times a year the pedestrian walkway over the bridge is opened for visitors at a small charge. This year, despite my fear of heights, I took the plunge, or rather the climb. Pushing my fear to one side and tightly grasping metalwork wherever possible, I managed to take a few photographs for you to enjoy.


It was a wonderful day with no wind and plenty of sunshine, so crowds of people took the opportunity to either ridein the gondola or climb the many steps to the top.  The friends of the bridge dressed for the occasion and they have a shop on site for information and souveniers.