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Scaffolding removed from Tyne Bridge's west wall

Samantha JaggerNorth East and Cumbria
News imageGateshead Council Restored section of the Tyne Bridge showing scaffolding and the structure's heavily riveted lower west arch, freshly painted in the shade Hollybush Green.Gateshead Council
Renovation work on the bridge has been ongoing since April 2024

Scaffolding has been removed from the Tyne Bridge's west parapet, unveiling another restored section.

Renovation work on the structure, which carries traffic across the River Tyne between Newcastle and Gateshead, has been ongoing since April 2024.

Gateshead Council said the steelwork from the road deck down, from tower to tower, had now been fully restored.

The council said on the east side of the bridge, grit blasting was under way to remove previous layers of paint from the parapets, screen plates and arch chord ends, allowing steelwork repairs to be identified and programmed.

News imageGateshead Council Close-up view of an old section of the Tyne Bridge showing scaffolding and the structure's heavily riveted lower west arch, which is rusty and has a colour in the shade of Hollybush Green. There is a worker in orange uniform walking away on the scaffolding.Gateshead Council
Grit blasting is under way on the east side to remove previous layers of paint from the parapets

Inspection work in 2022 found steel work had corroded due to peeling paintwork, damaged deck joints, leaking drains and damage to the road surface and pavements.

Newcastle City Council previously said work on the bridge remained on course to be finished by October 2028, in time for the structure's 100th anniversary celebrations.

News imageGateshead Council A rusty section of a corner of the parapet of the Tyne Bridge. The green paint is flaking around rusty brown rivets.Gateshead Council
Steelwork repairs need to be carried out
News imageGateshead Council Restored section of the Tyne Bridge showing scaffolding and the structure's arch, freshly painted in the shade Hollybush Green. The Tyne River is below and it is a clear, sunny day. Gateshead Council
In recent months, engineers have been working on the bridge's parapets and underdeck behind the scaffolding

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