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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. 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