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Two-year milestone on Tyne Bridge reached
Thursday 2 April marks two years on site as work progresses on the Tyne Bridge.
Planned overnight closures of the Tyne Bridge for restoration works
There will be further overnight closures of the Tyne Bridge as restoration work progresses to the east footway.
Completion of west parapet works as Tyne Bridge restoration gears up for next phase
Newly restored sections of the Tyne Bridge are set to be unveiled as another milestone of the multi-million-pound restoration is completed.
Major phase of Tyne Bridge restoration completed
Another major phase of work has been completed within the scaffolding above the Newcastle quayside.
Next stage for the Tyne Bridge restoration
The next phase of scaffolding installation will require overnight closures in November.
New milestone in Tyne Bridge restoration as scaffolding begins along the bridge parapet
With the latest phase of work on the main bridge deck now complete, the next phase will see the ‘up and overs’ installed.
Road closures for the Great North Run
This weekend, the Great North Run will return to Tyneside, where 60,000 runners will cross the iconic Tyne Bridge.
Tyneside gears up for the Great North Run
This September, the Great North Run will return to Tyneside, where 60,000 runners will cross the iconic Tyne Bridge.
Newcastle College art project showcases history and spirit of Tyne Bridge
The designs have been unveiled in the Tyne Bridge Information Hub based on Newcastle’s Lombard Street.
Outstanding funding for the Tyne Bridge confirmed
The outstanding funding of £6.3m has been confirmed by the North East Mayor.
Tyne Bridge restoration marks one year on site anniversary
It is exactly 12 months since the multi-million-pound project to fully restore the Grade II* listed structure got underway.
Traffic switchover as restoration of the Tyne Bridge moves onto next phase
Latest milestone marked on site as the project approaches one year since work began.
New Tyne Bridge information hub officially opens on Newcastle Quayside
A new information hub for the Tyne Bridge restoration project was officially opened on Newcastle Quayside yesterday (8th January).
2025 restoration programme set out
Scaffolding has been erected under the arch adjacent to the Newcastle tower in preparation for restoration work to begin on the next phase this month.
Scaffolding to span the River Tyne in next phase of Tyne Bridge restoration
The installation of the suspended scaffold will involve operatives working underneath the bridge 84ft above the River Tyne.
Care home residents immerse themselves in Tyne Bridge virtual reality tour
Residents of Alexandra House and Orchard Mews are the first to experience the VR tour.
New paint revealed as scaffolding dismantled on the Tyne Bridge
Passersby on the Tyne Bridge can see for themselves the new shiny ‘Hollybush’ green coat of paint as the scaffold starts to be dismantled around the Gateshead Tower.
Nicholson family developing a Tyne Bridge legacy
Washington steelworks firm working to restore North East icon to its former glory.
First reveal of Tyne Bridge’s new coat of green paint
A major milestone has been reached on the Tyne Bridge multi-million pound restoration programme as the first section of green paint is ready to be revealed.
Overnight Tyne Bridge closures starting this week
People are being warned of some overnight closures on the Tyne Bridge starting Monday (30 September).