Newport Transporter Bridge

The Newport Transporter Bridge is a landmark that has dominated the city's skyline since it opened in 1906. A steel giant with the grace of Apollo and the strength of Hercules it is one of only six operational transporter bridges left worldwide. Join us as we embark on an extensive restoration programme, reopening in Spring 2023. We will give you a behind the scenes look at the work on site, interviews with engineers, architects and conservators and reveal the history behind this rare icon.