Transporter Bridge ‘Crossing’
PAT WALLS
Cast iron on a sandstone plinth, the sculpture is a Möbius strip; a continuous loop with only one side, representing the connection between the North and South banks of the river.
The form of the sculpture is based on a triangle as the Transporter Bridge is a massive series of triangles. Cast iron was chosen to reflect the industry of the area.
How it works
use the map to find the sculpture
Take a rubbing from the steel plaque in the passport booklet
post a picture of your rubbing or a selfie with the sculpture
How many can you collect?
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The Transporter Bridge - Kev Howard
Did you Know?
The bridge has been the area’s landmark since opening in 1911. A transporter bridge was chosen because Parliament ruled that the new scheme of crossing the river had to avoid affecting the river navigation. It is the longest working transporter bridge in the world and an iconic symbol of Teesside’s engineering and industrial heritage.
Download our Heritage guide to find out more about Crossing points on the River Tees;
Gallery - Crossing
images by Chris Chapman Visuals
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