The Latest Breaking News from Tyne Bridge

When Tyne Bridge will close for vital inspection work ahead of £41m restoration

The iconic landmark will be shut off to drivers with essential inspections taking place for the long-awaited refurbishment

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2022

Tyne Bridge restoration takes another step forward as Durham-based firm wins contract for £41m works

Esh Construction has promised minimal disruption for drivers and for the bridge's kittiwake colony, after being appointed to carry out the long-awaited refurbishment

Chronicle Live · Jun 16, 2022

Tyne Bridge revamp money was a huge relief – but local leaders rail against 'beauty pageant' bidding

After years of trying to get the iconic bridge's much-needed restoration over the line, local council chiefs say they are fed up with battling other areas for funding

Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022

Heartbroken mum who lost son after he jumped off Tyne Bridge wants to find people who tried to save him

Mary Smail will hold an event in Brendan's memory to raise funds for mental health charity Mind

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022

Tyne Bridge to be shut for essential inspections that will pave way for £41m restoration

Several weeks of overnight closures are planned in order to allow engineers to work out just how bad a state the iconic bridge is in, before it can be restored to its former glory

Chronicle Live · May 13, 2022

Tyne Bridge restoration will be 'biggest ever challenge' for Newcastle's famous kittiwake colony

More than 1,000 pairs of the sea birds nest on the bridge and will face major disruption when its much-needed refurbishment finally gets started

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022

The Tyne Bridge is a famous symbol of our proud region - but right now it's a mess

The Tyne Bridge will mark its centenary in six years time, but its once-mighty arches are thick with rust as it awaits long-overdue refurbishment

Chronicle Live · Apr 24, 2022

The week in North East politics: from Spring Statement to levelling up

The cost of living, repairing the Tyne Bridge and levelling up have all been on the agenda this week

Chronicle Live · Mar 27, 2022

Council chiefs refuse to commit to Tyne Bridge being restored in time for its 100th birthday

Concerns were aired on Monday night that the iconic North East landmark may be in an even worse state that transport bosses realise, after two decades without major repairs

Chronicle Live · Mar 22, 2022

Flag mural appears near Tyne Bridge in Newcastle in solidarity with those affected by war in Ukraine

Ukrainian artist Andriy Demchak wanted to do something simple and effective to help spread awareness of the troubles faced at home in Ukraine

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2022