The UK Government has confirmed the allocation of £35 million in funding for the restoration of the Tyne Bridge, contributing to the total restoration costs of £41 million. This decision ends a prolonged saga marked by delays and a public dispute between local councils and the Department for Transport (DfT) over responsibility for the hold-up. The funding announcement, which is part of the Government's plan to improve local transport infrastructure, including major upgrades to the Central Motorway East A167, comes ahead of the bridge's centenary in 2028. Despite earlier denials from a Tory minister regarding the Government's role in the funding delays, the release of funds has been met with relief and is seen as vital for preserving the bridge, an iconic symbol of the North East since its opening by King George V in 1928.
Great day in the North East yesterday 1. Good news on £35 million @transportgovuk funding for Tyne Bridge & Central Motorway in Newcastle 👍 Did an early start on the quay side with media 1/ https://t.co/z7ad074LCy
Great speaking to @itvtynetees and @bbcNEandCumbria in #newcastle this morning about the long awaited release of £35m funding for the much needed restoration works to the Tyne Bridge - a beloved icon of our city's rich industrial heritage https://t.co/5OlNChLRTb
The #Tynebridge restoration can now get underway in time to celebrate its catenary year in 2028, as the government has stumped up £35m to help with the £41m costs. Watch here: https://t.co/n8Wc3hOwQu
AIRPORT UPDATE Another week where I am pleased to have debunked misinformation being peddled by #TheTwoMayors. Funding for the airport is not being blocked by Government. The letter from @Mark_J_Harper makes it clear that #TheTwoMayors have £900 million available from the… https://t.co/0U3uDR46uH
We’re boosting restoration of the Tyne Bridge with £35m, ahead of its centenary in 2028! Ensuring that this iconic symbol of Middlesbrough’s graft, remains permanently on display in the toon 😉 https://t.co/mSNdheBlo6
The Viking Link interconnector is now live, thanks to years of hard work from @nationalgriduk and Danish counterparts. 🇬🇧🇩🇰 The 475 mile UK-Denmark electricity cable means we can share low carbon energy, and cut hundreds of millions of £££s from family bills over the next decade. https://t.co/GGrobvSTzb
The Tyne Bridge is an iconic landmark of the North East. That's why we're delivering a £35m boost for vital upgrades, alongside major improvements on the Central Motorway East A167 - part of our plan to improve local transport in the North East. https://t.co/mFSuHrYyjs https://t.co/vCHIda0ma2
A Tory minister has denied that the Government was to blame for delays in funding for the Tyne Bridge restoration https://t.co/h0Q0YaOJFJ
Since its official opening by King George V in 1928, the Tyne Bridge has been an iconic landmark of the North East. We're providing £35m of funding to help restore the bridge and protect it for future generations to come. #TyneBridge #NorthEast https://t.co/eWL8tko8km
The news that we’ve been waiting for… £35m finally being handed over by the Government for Tyne Bridge restoration. After an increasingly bitter public feud between local councils and DfT over who’s to blame for the delay, this really is a relief. https://t.co/7r3qJibDdv
Millions of pounds promised by the government to restore the Tyne Bridge is finally being handed over. https://t.co/rOkHfcm0Kd
Tyne Bridge restoration funding finally confirmed as Government signs off £35m after delay saga https://t.co/2m54sIVDAN https://t.co/4gtX9YLzDZ