This September, the Great North Run will return to Tyneside, where 60,000 runners will cross the iconic Tyne Bridge.

The designs have been unveiled in the Tyne Bridge Information Hub based on Newcastle’s Lombard Street.

The outstanding funding of £6.3m has been confirmed by the North East Mayor.

It is exactly 12 months since the multi-million-pound project to fully restore the Grade II* listed structure got underway.

Latest milestone marked on site as the project approaches one year since work began.

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.