The UK government allocates £35m to restore Tyne Bridge, reducing traffic congestion & generating £90m in economic benefits.

The UK government has allocated £35 million to repair and restore the 100-year-old Tyne Bridge in Newcastle and Gateshead, which will also help reduce traffic congestion. The Department for Transport is providing the funds for the total scheme cost of £41.4 million, with the remaining sum coming from Newcastle and Gateshead councils. The restoration project is expected to cause disruptions for four years, but will secure the bridge's future and help attract more tourists to the region, generating an estimated £90 million in economic benefits.

February 02, 2024
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