A new information hub for the Tyne Bridge restoration project was officially opened on Newcastle Quayside yesterday (8th January).

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.

The installation of the suspended scaffold will involve operatives working underneath the bridge 84ft above the River Tyne.

Residents of Alexandra House and Orchard Mews are the first to experience the VR tour.

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.

Washington steelworks firm working to restore North East icon to its former glory.

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.

People are being warned of some overnight closures on the Tyne Bridge starting Monday (30 September).

From grit blasting, to cleaning, to steel repairs and rivet replacement, the team are working 20 hours per day to deliver this iconic project.

With the world’s greatest and best half-marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run, taking place this weekend, a series of road closures will be in place across Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside, including the Tyne Bridge, and people should plan ahead.

Esh Construction has been busy delivering a raft of social value initiatives across Newcastle and Gateshead.

Newcastle-born Toby plays his part in Tyne Bridge restoration.

The restoration of the Tyne Bridge will reach another major milestone next month when work to erect scaffolding on the Newcastle Quayside gets under way.

With the Tyne Bridge’s major restoration well underway, more images have been released showing progress on the iconic structure.

People are being warned of a number of full road closures that will be in place on the Tyne Bridge in July.

It has been just over one month since one of the most complex and challenging engineering projects the North East has seen in recent years got underway.

A new Park & Ride facility is now available to drivers in Gateshead as the council works to offer alternative transport into central areas during the Tyne Bridge restoration.

The engineer leading the restoration of the Tyne Bridge has praised commuters for heeding travel advice.

As work to restore the Tyne Bridge gets underway, a campaign to celebrate what the bridge means to Geordies around the world is being launched.

One of the most complex and challenging engineering projects the North East has seen in recent years is getting under way from today.