The Conversation

Newcastle’s iconic Tyne Bridge: how it became a symbol of the city’s changing fortunes

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Evening Chronicle

Newcastle's Barras Bridge: Lepers' burial mounds and a stream that ran through the city

Motorists travelling into Newcastle city centre have been facing major delays. The Chronicle reported last week how work is finally under way on a £10m road revamp first announced two years ago. The ...
BBC

Drivers warned of heavy delays amid bridge repairs

Motorists have been warned to expect 30 to 40 minute delays as work to restore the Tyne Bridge gets under way. From 2 April, the road over the Newcastle bridge will be reduced from four lanes to just ...
The Northern Echo

Newcastle/Gateshead: Swing bridge soon in need of repairs

Another of Tyneside’s iconic bridges will soon be in need of major repairs, councillors have been warned. A much-needed restoration of the Tyne Bridge is due to begin early in the new year, though the ...