Title: Newport Transporter Bridge Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Newport Transporter Bridge Hotels](https://expedia.com/Newport-Transporter-Bridge-Hotels.0-l6086497-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Newport Transporter Bridge](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Newport-Transporter-Bridge.d6086497.Car-Rental-Guide)[Liswerry Vacations](https://expedia.com/Liswerry.d684133715144347648.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Newport Transporter Bridge Tours ## Visit Newport Transporter Bridge Activities --- --- #### One of only six such bridges left in the world that are still functioning, the Grade 1 Listed Newport Transporter Bridge crosses the River Usk in Newport, South Wales. A landmark visible for twenty miles or more from both sides of the Bristol Channel, it’s one of Newport’s most iconic sights. Designed by French engineer Ferdinand Arnodin, it was opened in 1906 to provide for the rapid development taking place on the east side of the river. With Welsh industries booming, a river crossing was needed to transport workers to the new Lysaghts steelworks. Due to the area’s extremely high tidal range, however, a normal bridge wouldn’t suffice, so the ingenious solution pioneered by Arnodin was selected. Connecting the two banks but still allowing tall masted ships to use the river, workers could be safely transported across a metal gondola supported by a moving car from above. Today, Newport Transporter Bridge is one of the most recognisable symbols of the town. During the millennium celebrations, locals gathered along the river banks while spectacular fireworks were fired from the length of the bridge in a majestic display. On the west bank there is now a visitor centre featuring exhibits about the history of the bridge, as well as details of the other transporter bridges of the world. ## Plan a trip to see Newport Transporter Bridge Price found within the past 48 hours. 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