The Government is yet to decide whether it will honour a promise made under the Conservatives to provide another £6.2 million ...

The iconic Tyne Bridge is getting a much-needed facelift ahead of its centenary in 2028. While the upgrade is long-overdue, it is expected to bring "significant" disruption for four years due to ...

The "iconic" Tyne Bridge is unlikely to get a much-needed makeover until at least 2020, councillors have been told. The Tyneside landmark, which recently turned 90, has not undergone major ...

A week has passed since the Gateshead flyover was closed due to serious structural concerns (13 December), exacerbating congestion in an area already impacted by the closure of the Tyne Bridge.

2025 is shaping up to be a key year in the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, though bosses admit there is “still a long way to go” before the structure is back to its best. It is hoped that the huge ...

The Tyne Bridge will not be restored “to the quality we would expect” if the Government fails to stump up a further £6 million promised for the works. An extra £6.2 million was promised to ...

A major phase of the Tyne Bridge’s restoration is starting ahead of schedule. Specialist operatives have begun work to install a 100 metre long scaffolding structure that will span the full ...

meaning traffic can continue east and west allowing access between the A184 Felling bypass and the Tyne Bridge, and to the A1. Gateshead Council says it is working with neighbouring local ...

A major phase of the Tyne Bridge’s restoration is starting ahead of schedule. Specialist operatives have begun work to install a 100 metre long scaffolding structure that will span the full length of ...