Tyne Bridge to close for 10 days during October half-term

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 12:08 · Archive

The Tyne Bridge will be completely closed for 10 days during October half-term to allow scaffolding construction ahead of arch restoration.

The Tyne Bridge will be completely closed for 10 days during the October half-term holiday. The closure is necessary to allow for new scaffolding to be constructed ahead of restoration work moving to the bridge's iconic arch.

The council is urging people to plan their journeys in advance of the closure. The scaffolding installation is part of wider restoration works on the structure.

How it is being reported

• Tyne Bridge to close for 10 days over October half-term holiday ahead of restoration 'centrepiece'The Tyne Bridge will be completely closed for 10 days to allow for new scaffolding to be constructed, ahead of restoration work moving up to its iconic archChronicleLive · 8 Oct, 11:17
• Tyne Bridge to close during October half-termThe council urges people to plan their journeys ahead of the Tyne Bridge's 10-day full closure.BBC Tyne And Wear · 8 Oct, 10:14

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