00:02Installation of towering lighting columns is now underway on Newcastle's main shopping
00:06street after months of delay. Northumberland Street has been undergoing a major revamp
00:11since late 2023, including new paving, seating and planting. Six structures known as pilgrim
00:19poles will stand around 50 feet tall along the route. These poles are designed to reflect
00:24the historic path to Lindisfarne once linked to the street. Newcastle City Council says the scheme
00:30faced setbacks due to complex underground utilities. Final decorative panels will be added later once
00:37installation is complete, with the wider project expected to finish in the coming weeks.
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