THE distinctive design of the Transporter Bridge has been spectacularly recreated in a stunning light show.

Each night for the next two weeks, the bridge’s centenary will be celebrated with LightMiddlesbrough, a dynamic, interactive lighting display.

The after-dark show will enable the public to see the Transporter transformed as it shifts, shimmers, vanishes, sparkles and reforms.

Last night’s launch saw the iconic structure appear to be reconstructed from the ground up, with 91 weeks of the original 1911 build compressed into 91 seconds.

And to enhance visitors’ enjoyment of the show, people are encouraged to download a specially written soundtrack to listen to while watching from their favourite viewing point.

The music can be found at lovemiddlesbrough.com/light Lighting artist Johnny Goodwin, who created the spectacular display, said: “Each night’s illumination will start in darkness and begin by revealing the Transporter in relation to the time it took to build the steelwork, right up to the point when the two sides met over mid-river.

“Throughout the first week of the show, there will be a development of the lighting, starting with classical designs and getting increasingly bold in colour and animation as the week unfolds.

“At times the bridge will be bathed in light and colour. It will twinkle almost like someone has sprinkled fairy dust over it and sometimes it will pulsate with the music, which is why it’s so important that people download the track and press play at 8.30pm each night.

“I am really excited about the people of Teesside taking part in the project. I really want them to vote and choose the Transporter’s lighting look each night during the second week of the illumination.”

The light show starts at 7.30pm daily until Sunday, October 23.