The Tyne Bridge is a through arch bridge over the River Tyne in North East England, linking Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead. The bridge was designed by the engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, [2] who later designed the Forth Road Bridge, and was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough. [3]

Jan 6, 2025 · April 2024 saw the restoration of the iconic Tyne Bridge get underway. Since being on site, the teams have made good progress as part of the multi-million-pound project to restore the North East icon to its former glory.

Built for the new age of the motorised-vehicle and to cope with increasing traffic crossing the Tyne, the steel and granite bridge was a major engineering feat of the early 20th century. At the...

Apr 4, 2024 · Designed by engineering firm Mott, Hay and Anderson, it was built by Dorman Long and Co. of Middlesbrough who went on to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge. At the time of its construction it...

Feb 26, 2024 · An ambitious four-year programme of restoration of the Tyne Bridge is set to get underway from 2 April 2024, as refurbishment works move on to the main bridge deck.

Jan 9, 2025 · A new information hub for the Tyne Bridge restoration project has been officially opened on Newcastle Quayside to provide updates about the ongoing works on the bridge, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Tyneside landmark.

May 13, 2018 · The New Tyne Bridge of 1928, is listed at Grade II* for the following principal reasons: Architectural interest: * a striking steel arch design, notable as the largest single-span steel arch bridge in Britain at its construction;

Dec 20, 2024 · April 2024 saw the restoration of the iconic Tyne Bridge get underway. Since being on site, the teams have made good progress as part of the multi-million-pound project to restore the North...

Nov 5, 2014 · Since October 1928 the Tyne Bridge has been a familiar sight to everyone entering and leaving Newcastle over the Tyne. John Clayson from Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums takes a look back at the construction of our iconic bridge.

Oct 10, 2018 · It was a magnificent feat of engineering that united both sides of the river 90 years ago. Talk of constructing the famous Tyne Bridge - to ease congestion and encourage trade in the region -...