Millennium lift bridge
The millennium lift bridge (Lowry Bridge), designed by Daniel Libeskind, was opened to pedestrian and cycle traffic in 2000. It links the Lowry Centre on Salford Quays with the Imperial War Museum North, in Trafford, thus linking the twin cities of Salford and Manchester on either side of the Manchester Ship Canal.
Although very few high vessels now move to this point on the canal, the bridge was designed with a lift which gives 26 metres clearance to passing ships. The 96 metre bowstring arches are lifted by winch and counterweight, housed in each of the four corner towers.
Millennium lift bridge
The millennium lift bridge (Lowry Bridge), designed by Daniel Libeskind, was opened to pedestrian and cycle traffic in 2000. It links the Lowry Centre on Salford Quays with the Imperial War Museum North, in Trafford, thus linking the twin cities of Salford and Manchester on either side of the Manchester Ship Canal.
Although very few high vessels now move to this point on the canal, the bridge was designed with a lift which gives 26 metres clearance to passing ships. The 96 metre bowstring arches are lifted by winch and counterweight, housed in each of the four corner towers.