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Places FeaturesYou are in: Tees > Places > Places Features > Teesside's new bridge opens Teesside's new bridge opensMusic, fireworks, stunt-gymnastics and giant screens were laid on to mark the opening of the latest bridge across the Tees. The £15m Infinity Bridge links Thornaby with Stockton's upcoming North Shore development.  The bridge cost £15m to build. The bridge's two giant arches, or 'humps' have dominated the skyline over Stockton since there were erected in 2008, but May 14, 2009 saw the structure finally open to the public. Festivities started at 8pm with expert free runners climbing the bridge's arches and the structure being illuminated in all of its glory for the first time. The event also served as the start of the first Infinity Spring Festival, a four day event which the council hopes will become an annual occurrence. Tees Valley Regeneration's director of development Richard Buckley said: “The bridge is a spectacular sight and is truly symbolic of the ambitious regeneration plans in place for the Tees Valley. FACTS:• Total cost of £15m • Built from 450 tonnes of Corus steel – 290 tonnes in the big arch • Lift accurate to 4mm • Large arch 120m, small arch 60m • Expected to be used by 4,000 people a day • Design concept by Expedition Engineering and Spence Associates • At its highest point, it is 40m above the River Tees “We believe that it is important to celebrate the successes of the area and to mark the opening of such an iconic structure in style." More on Infinity BridgeUse the links below to watch the bridge under construction and access the North Shore webcam.
Help playing audio/video Before even opening, the bridge had been short-listed in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Renaissance Awards, the ICE Robert Stephenson Awards and the Constructing Excellence in the North East Awards.  Infinity Bridge Councillor Bob Cook, Stockton Council cabinet member for regeneration and transport has described the design as, "A sign of our vision for the continuing regeneration of Stockton and Tees Valley." last updated: 15/05/2009 at 14:00 SEE ALSOYou are in: Tees > Places > Places Features > Teesside's new bridge opens 5 DAY FORECAST The latest forecast for your area from BBC Weather [an error occurred while processing this directive] |
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