This award-winning tilt-bridge that connects the cities of Gateshead and Newcastle over the River Tyne uses a system of hydraulic rams that pivot the walkway so that boats can pass through. The process takes less than five minutes, and looks like a giant eyelid slowly opening and closing. Just as impressive is that it was installed already built, with the help of the Asian Hercules II, Europe’s largest floating crane. [Details]
GATESHEAD MILLENIUM BRIDGE, ENGLAND
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