Transporter Bridge

We hope these pages will give you some understanding of the history of the Transporter Bridge and the role it has played in Newport. The Bridge is owned and operated by Newport City Council and forms part of the local highways network.

Transporter Bridge closed until further notice

Update December 2009

Refurbishment work to the bridge is due to start on 4 January 2010 and is scheduled to last for 26 weeks. Further updates will be posted as the work progresses.

100 years of history

Newport Transporter Bridge was 100 years old on September 12th 2006 and a special exhibition was held at Newport Museum & Art Gallery to mark the occasion.

Location

Download and print a Transporter Bridge location map (pdf).

Gifts

A selection of commemorative Transporter Bridge gifts may be purchased including postcards, bookmarks, pottery items and sweets. Please e-mail museum@newport.gov.uk for more information

If you have any questions or comments about the Transporter Bridge and these pages please contact: