The Rolling Bridge

For the Victorian-era retractable bridge, see Guthrie rolling bridge. For an example of the rolling bascule bridge, see Pegasus Bridge.

The Rolling Bridge
Half curled
Coordinates51°31′06″N 0°10′29″W / 51.518390°N 0.174735°W / 51.518390; -0.174735
CarriesPedestrians
Characteristics
DesignTruss bridge
MaterialTriangular steel segments, hydraulic actuators, lightweight deck
Total length12 metres (39 ft)
History
DesignerThomas Heatherwick Studio
Engineering design bySKM Anthony Hunts and Packman Lucas
Constructed byLittlehampton Welding Ltd
Construction end2005
Construction cost£500,000
Location
Interactive map of The Rolling Bridge
References

The Rolling Bridge is a kinetic sculpture, and a unique type of curling moveable bridge, completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office and retail development project at Paddington Basin, London. The bridge is scheduled to open every Wednesday and Friday at noon, and every Saturday at 2 pm.

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