The Government is investing £35 million to protect the iconic Tyne Bridge.
Today, Roads Minister, Guy Opperman, confirmed that the Tyne Bridge will undergo an extensive renovation programme, alongside major improvements on the Central Motorway East (CME) A167 to tackle congestion and improve journey times in and out of Newcastle.
This is part of the government’s Network North plan which will improve local transport across the North East, with today’s announcement following our record £544 million in funding for a long-term plan to resurface local roads across the North East.
Every penny of the £19.8 billion committed to the Northern leg of High Speed 2 (HS2) will be reinvested in transport across the North.
With the centenary of the bridge’s opening approaching in 2028, the investment will safeguard the iconic structure for future generations and help grow the economy in Newcastle and the North East.
Guy Renner-Thompson, Conservative candidate for North East Mayor, said "This is a fantastic day for Newcastle, Gateshead, and the North East. The Government has delivered on its pledge as soon as the information was given by local councils. This is further proof the Conservatives are committed to the North.
