The Government has confirmed The Tyne Bridge will be restored as part of a multi-million pound project.
The Tyne Bridge, together with the Central Motorway, was part of a bid of £41.4 million that Newcastle City Council submitted to the Department for Transport in 2019 as part of its Major Road Network fund and the council has been in ongoing discussion with Government ever since to secure this much-needed funding. As part of the bid, government will provide £35.3 million, with the remaining monies contributed by Newcastle and Gateshead councils.
The Grade 2 listed structure was last refurbished and painted in 2001 and is well overdue a facelift. The paint system was designed to last approximately 18-20 years between major maintenance, and refurbishment works are urgently required.
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