The Northern Spire is the first new bridge in 40 years to span the River Wear in Sunderland in the north-east of England. The bridge will improve connections between the motorway, city centre and seaport but also provides the city with an eye-catching landmark. As if its size and iconic nature were not enough, there is another thing that makes this bridge special: the elaborate methodology used to transport and install the pylon in a single piece. This added an extra dimension to this distinctive Belgian-made steel bridge.
