The River Tyne’s Swing Bridge is still unable to swing and has not opened in more than three years.
Major concerns continue to surround the future of the famous Tyneside structure, after confirmation that it remains broken. The Grade II* listed crossing last swung open in November 2019 but has been plagued by mechanical problems since.
It jammed shut in August 2021, when hundreds of sightseers who had gathered on the Quayside to catch a rare glimpse of the bridge rotating during a maritime festival were left disappointed. And councillors were told on Monday morning that it has remained shut since then.
