Skip to playerSkip to main content
  • 4 hours ago
The 1960s flyover was closed last December for safety reasons. Demolition work will take several months, with council officials aiming to limit disruption and pave the way for town centre redevelopment.
Transcript
00:02Demolition of the A167 Gateshead Highway flyover will begin next month following its safety-related
00:08sudden closure in December 2024. The 1960s structure carried around 40,000 vehicles a day
00:15and its closure caused problems to traffic and the metro. Gateshead Council says the demolition
00:21has been carefully planned and is expected to take until October, with further works
00:27continuing until December. Heavy-duty steel props have been installed to support the flyover
00:32as machines cut through concrete and steel tendons. Officials say disruption will be minimised
00:38and once complete will open regeneration opportunities for the town centre.
Comments

Recommended