We put all these opinions to the public in Middlesbrough town centre last month, and found a mixture of responses. The Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough (Image: ANDY FUTERS)Emma Metcalfe, who works for chemical company Sabic at its North Tees Works site, agreed, saying it would benefit her for the bridge to work once again. The Middlesbrough woman said: “It is what makes Middlesbrough Middlesbrough. Grandmother-of-two Jean Jones also wanted to see it brought back into working order: "I used to always take the little ones. The Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough (Image: ANDY FUTERS)The Ingleby Barwick man said: “I think they should use the money to fund real community challenges instead.