Tyne Bridge to close for ten days in Newcastle and Gateshead

The Tyne Bridge, connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead, will undergo a complete closure from 23:00 on Friday, 23 October 2026, until 05:00 on Monday, 2 November 2026. The shutdown is required to allow specialist teams to install a protective deck, which is a necessary step for restoration work on the bridge's main arch scheduled for early 2027.

The closure will affect all modes of transport, including vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. The bridge currently carries approximately 24,000 vehicles daily, and the full shutdown is expected to cause significant congestion across Tyneside.

Additional disruptions include Metro engineering works from 24 October to 1 November, which will replace trains with buses between St James and Monkseaton. Following the full closure, the bridge will transition to a schedule of weeknight vehicle closures from 2 November to 1 December, typically between 20:00 and 06:00. During these later night-time restrictions, access for pedestrians and cyclists is expected to remain permitted.