A 260m pedestrian bridge in north east England that carries sports fans 30m above the river Wear between Sunderland city centre and its football stadium has officially opened.
Fans use the Keel Bridge over the River Wear in Sunderland. Credit: VolkerStevin
The US$42 million Keel Crossing was built by VolkerStevin, designed by Knight Architects, Arup and Colour and commissioned by Sunderland City Council.
The word keel, referring to the structural backbone of a ship, in the bridge’s name honours Sunderland’s industrial heritage.
Rugby fans had a preview of the Keel Crossing back in August when it opened during an international tournament (link opens in new tab).
