Millennium Bridge on river Tyne Gateshead Winking Eye Blinking Eye razed with reflection in river Tyne Sage in background

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Six 45 cm (18 in) diameter Hydraulic rams (three on each side, each powered by a 55 kW electric motor) rotate the bridge back on large bearings to allow small ships and boats (up to 25 m (82 ft) tall) to pass underneath. The bridge takes as little as minutes to rotate through the full 40° from closed to open, depending on wind speed. Its appearance during this manoeuvre has led to it being nicknamed the "Blinking Eye Bridge"

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Size: 4688px × 3715px
Location: Gateshead River Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Christophoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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