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The Millennium Bridge

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The Millennium Bridge, Newcastle
Photo: Gerald Murphy, CC BY, flickr.com

A contemporary, pedestrian and cyclist tilt bridge.

The Millennium Bridge was the first bridge built which had the ability to be rotated on its longitudinal axis through its pivot points allowing ships to pass under the bridge. The bridge allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the River Tyne.

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NZ 25759 63980

54.969787, -1.599160

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54°58'11.2"N 1°35'57.0"W

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30U 589674 6092327

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