00:00Transport bosses say the Shields ferry across the River Tyne will stay suspended for the rest of February after storm
00:07damage worsened earlier inspections.
00:10The service has been taken out of action since late January when Storm Chandra hit the North Landing at North
00:16Shields,
00:17damaging structural bolts that now need specialist replacement and further surveys before reopening safely.
00:24The ferry's operator, Nexus, says the repairs will take at least several weeks and the cost is still being assessed.
00:31A replacement bus is running for passengers.
00:34Cyclists have been advised to use the Tyne pedestrian tunnel because bikes are not permitted on buses.
00:41A new ferry landing scheme is due in 2027.
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