Over 60,000 people run over the Tyne Bridge as part of the Great North Run route The councils said the bridge will still play a key role in the half marathon, which is held in September ...

Both councils are expected to announce measures to minimise the impact and highlight alternative travel routes later in the autumn. It is hoped the Tyne Bridge restoration works will maintain the ...

The Tyne Bridge is one of the main routes in and out of Newcastle, carrying around 70,000 vehicles a day, so heavy congestion around the area is expected while there are lane restrictions in place ...

Engineers have been working on the Tyne Bridge, which links Newcastle ... Before it was shut, 22,000 cars and multiple bus routes crossed the bridge daily. With traffic diverted to other routes ...

Restoration of the Tyne Bridge could take up to four years because ... potentially meaning years of congestion chaos on a key route into Newcastle city centre. Full details of the extent of ...

Here are some of the alternative routes or modes of transport you could use if you want to avoid the Tyne Bridge. Lane closures on the Tyne Bridge are expected to have a knock-on effect on roads ...

Two of the bridge’s four lanes of traffic will have to be closed for the duration of the works, prompting concerns about years of congestion. The state of the Tyne Bridge has been a topic of ...

Walking and cycling routes around the bridge are being improved ... Scaffolding in place on the Tyne Bridge. Credit: LDRS People should also consider Park and Ride sites which can reduce ...

Renowned chef Terry Laybourne has officially received his Freedom of Newcastle scroll. The Lemington-born restaurateur ...

the Tyne Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction 24 hours a day for at least the next two years. With the grade II* listed crossing being one of the busiest routes in the region and a ...

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 ...