Keel Crossing [opened 18.10.25] - compendium thread

[richest]

Was there some mention of some sort of high tec 5G whatever IT gadetery involved too?



Reported as a while back...


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The new pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Sunderland, part of the Riverside Sunderland development, will indeed include 5G technology. The bridge will be a "smart bridge" integrating technology to create interactive experiences for users. This includes features like augmented reality displays, and the 5G network will be a critical part of enabling these digital enhancements.

Here's a more detailed look:

• "Smart Bridge" Features:
  The bridge is designed to be a "smart bridge," using technology to enhance the user experience. This includes interactive lighting, augmented reality displays that can be viewed through smartphones, and potentially other digital elements.
  
  
• 5G Integration:
  The 5G network will be essential for enabling these digital features. It provides the necessary connectivity and bandwidth for real-time data transmission and interaction.
  
  
• Riverside Sunderland Development:
  The bridge is part of the larger Riverside Sunderland regeneration scheme, which aims to create new homes, offices, and cultural spaces.

 

[Northumberland Rocks]

Sun shining today so blew the dust off the drone and got a few shots and a couple of vids of the bridge and surrounding area, construction skills academy, eye infirmary etc.

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Great to see the regeneration.

WDSC

 

[Sandboy]

Decent sized concrete pour happening in Sheepfolds on Monday, think it might be to do with the access to the bridge

 

[Ava Ava Ava]

Decent sized concrete pour happening in Sheepfolds on Monday, think it might be to do with the access to the bridge

Probably the firming the new underpass for the path down to the river between the Stables and SoL.
Exciting times!

 

[dred73]

Whole area is looking excellent. Great to see the plans coming to fruition.

WDSC.

Brilliant photos.
It would be nice if the council was to show similar, where? I don't know. Maybe the echo or social media

 

[safc6696]

Brilliant photos.
It would be nice if the council was to show similar, where? I don't know. Maybe the echo or social media

They could show them on the big screen in keel square.

 

[dred73]

They could show them on the big screen in keel square.

Could do, and show what other developments are taking place.
Good idea

 

[RestlessNatives]

Brilliant photos.
It would be nice if the council was to show similar, where? I don't know. Maybe the echo or social media

I noticed they had some drone footage on a TV screen in the window of City Hall a few weeks back.

 

[James]

I'm pathetically excited by this bridge mind. It really is unbelievable that something of this scale is being built in Sunderland, it's so, so difficult to get anything like this built. It's going to be transformational. Can't wait for it to open!

Really grateful to @yamar1 and @RestlessNatives for the regular drone shots. It's history in the making and brilliant to see it all documented in HD.

 

[Henry_Hill]

Good questions. Unless I have missed them I have not seen any artist impressions of how the bridge will look illuminated on a night.

Theres lighting in the parapet

 

[dred73]

I noticed they had some drone footage on a TV screen in the window of City Hall a few weeks back.

Maybe show some photos in the Bridges, there is a TV screen Next to Vodaphone

 

[yamar1]

I'm pathetically excited by this bridge mind. It really is unbelievable that something of this scale is being built in Sunderland, it's so, so difficult to get anything like this built. It's going to be transformational. Can't wait for it to open!

Really grateful to @yamar1 and @RestlessNatives for the regular drone shots. It's history in the making and brilliant to see it all documented in HD.

Thanks for that, appreciate the comment.

Its great fun for us as a hobby and also good for people who aren't up here to see it all come together. We'll definitely keep it going as it seems quite popular.

 

[taipeisafc]

I'm pathetically excited by this bridge mind. It really is unbelievable that something of this scale is being built in Sunderland, it's so, so difficult to get anything like this built. It's going to be transformational. Can't wait for it to open!

Really grateful to @yamar1 and @RestlessNatives for the regular drone shots. It's history in the making and brilliant to see it all documented in HD.

I have an odd fascination with bridges - was in Sunderland last month and looked across to the new bridge in construction as I walked across to town and was gutted it wasn't open for me to wander across it. Looked impressive mind, next time I am back hopefully be sorted.

 

[RestlessNatives]

Loving my new vantage point from behind the Maker & Faber buildings. Makes it much easier to keep an eye on the drone.

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[niallquinnsdisco]

Loving my new vantage point from behind the Maker & Faber buildings. Makes it much easier to keep an eye on the drone.

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A second cousin is working on that apparently so if you can sort it to drop a gross of kit kats off I can get in touch and say there's an incentive coming to finish it sharp.

 

[RestlessNatives]

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[errant]

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the sunrise composition is excellent...

 

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[Mackem00]

I'm pathetically excited by this bridge mind. It really is unbelievable that something of this scale is being built in Sunderland, it's so, so difficult to get anything like this built. It's going to be transformational. Can't wait for it to open!

Really grateful to @yamar1 and @RestlessNatives for the regular drone shots. It's history in the making and brilliant to see it all documented in HD.

You are not alone.

 

[RestlessNatives]

I'm pathetically excited by this bridge mind. It really is unbelievable that something of this scale is being built in Sunderland, it's so, so difficult to get anything like this built. It's going to be transformational. Can't wait for it to open!

Really grateful to @yamar1 and @RestlessNatives for the regular drone shots. It's history in the making and brilliant to see it all documented in HD.

When it was first mentioned I wasn't that bothered as I thought it was nearer to St Mary's but as it has started taking shape I've become its number one cheerleader.
The drone was bought for a totally different purpose but this is where at least 50% of my drone flying takes place.
Walked over to the Sheepfolds earlier and was mumbling to myself about what an effort it was to walk over the Wearmouth Bridge. Still only 25 minutes from my house to Propa but knocking ten minutes off that will make all the difference.