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flag One year after safety concerns closed the Gateshead Flyover, demolition won't start until early 2026.

flag One year after the A167 Gateshead Flyover closed due to safety concerns over deteriorating concrete, demolition remains delayed, with work now expected to begin in early 2026 and be largely complete by May 2026. flag The closure, triggered by a routine inspection, disrupted local traffic and Metro services, affecting businesses and residents. flag Council leader Martin Gannon cited the flyover’s poor design and lack of future utility, calling it a “road from nowhere to nowhere,” and emphasized the project’s complexity, including coordination with utilities and landowners. flag Despite criticism over delays and communication, officials stress the demolition is a key step in Gateshead’s regeneration.

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