Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge reopens after flood work

Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge was built in 1911 across the River Tees

Middlesbrough's Transporter Bridge has reopened after flood protection work on its approach road was completed.

As part of the £3m Environment Agency scheme, a 115ft (35m) section of the road was raised by about half a metre.

The agency apologised for any inconvenience during the "vital work".

When it closed on 8 June, the bridge had only been opened for three months following a £4m revamp which had put it out of action from August 2013.

The most recent impact of flooding in Port Clarence was in December 2013, when a tidal surge combined with high spring tides affected about 50 homes and businesses. .

Project Manager Chris Milburn said: "The road raising was a vital element of the overall scheme.

"We've completed that aspect of the work and the Transporter Bridge is now open.

"We worked hard to keep disruption to a minimum and would like to thank residents for their patience."