00:00Newcastle's iconic swing bridge has reached a major milestone, marking 150 years since it first opened to road traffic across
00:08the River Tyne.
00:10Designed by North East industrialist and philanthropist William Armstrong, the structure was once the largest swinging bridge in the world.
00:19However, its turning mechanism has not successfully operated since 2019.
00:24Efforts are continuing to secure funding for studies into its condition and potential restoration.
00:31Campaigners, including local MP Chi Onwura, say they remain determined to see the landmark working again,
00:38while councils and the port of Tyne continue developing proposals for its long-term future.
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