Tyne Bridge - Wikipedia
The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, [2] who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. [3]
History of the Tyne Bridge | Newcastle City Council
Built for the new age of the motorised-vehicle and to cope with increasing traffic crossing the Tyne, the steel and granite bridge was a major engineering feat of the early 20th century. At the...
Tyne Bridge: When do works start and will I be affected? - BBC
Work from the underdeck of the bridge to its approaches on the Newcastle side will start once the kittiwakes depart in September 2025. The bridge has not had any renovation work in more than...
Tyne Bridge - Restoring an Icon
The Tyne Bridge is undergoing a major restoration programme. Find out more about the works, the latest travel advice and how you can stay up-to-date with progress. Help restore our bridge and keep Tyneside moving.
Tyne Bridge: When do works start and will I be affected?
Mar 30, 2024 · While arguably the most famous, it is one of seven bridges crossing the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead within less than one mile (1.6km). Why are the repairs needed? The bridge...
2025 restoration programme set out — Tyne Bridge - Restoring …
Jan 6, 2025 · The four-year programme is expected to be complete in Summer 2028, ahead of the bridge’s centenary in October 2028. The Tyne Bridge restoration is funded by the UK Government, as well as monies from both Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council.
New Tyne Bridge information hub officially opens on Newcastle …
4 days ago · A new information hub for the Tyne Bridge restoration project has been officially opened on Newcastle Quayside to provide updates about the ongoing works on the bridge, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Tyneside landmark.
First repainted sections of Tyne Bridge unveiled - BBC News
Oct 3, 2024 · Restoration work on the famous bridge has hit a milestone, with the first repainted section of the crossing about to be unveiled to the public. Scaffolding around the bridge's Gateshead tower...
Tyne Bridge restoration to involve more than 900 repairs
Mar 11, 2024 · The restoration of the Tyne Bridge will involve more than 900 repairs, according to the developers leading the project. The long-awaited work on the landmark structure, which links...
The Tyne Bridge - Newcastle City Council
An ambitious four-year refurbishment programme has started on the Tyne Bridge. The first phase of the £32 million programme will see engineers begin erecting scaffolding below the bridge deck...