A significant road bridge was shut down in both directions following an incident on the quayside, causing travel disruptions this morning.
The closure of the Tyne Bridge, which connects Newcastle and Gateshead, occurred during the morning rush hour. Responding to reports of an incident on the quayside at 4:42 am, the North East Ambulance Service confirmed that a patient was transported to the hospital for further medical attention. This closure led to substantial delays in Gateshead, as reported by Chronicle Live.
The closure of the Tyne Bridge was a result of an earlier incident on the quayside this morning.
According to a spokesperson from the North East Ambulance Service, they received a call at 4:42 am on Thursday, December 4, regarding an incident on the Newcastle quayside. Emergency response teams were dispatched, including ambulance crews and clinical team leaders, with one patient requiring hospital treatment.
Traffic congestion heavily impacted the A167, where the bridge is situated, along with surrounding roads and the adjacent Park Lane roundabout.
Although the Tyne Bridge has reportedly reopened, the reason for its initial closure remains undisclosed.
Significant delays persist on the A167 and surrounding roads, as indicated by Google Traffic data.
A local commuter informed the Mirror that she altered her usual route to work to avoid the traffic congestion, anticipating prolonged delays.
The same local mentioned hearing from acquaintances involved in the bridge renovation that someone had climbed onto the scaffolding, but the police have not verified this claim.
While the Tyne Tunnels beneath the River Tyne remain operational, the Tyne Bridge remains closed.
The Tyne Bridge spans the River Tyne in North East England, connecting Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
Congestion is increasing in Gateshead due to the bridge closure.
Chronicle Live reports several miles of delays extending through Gateshead and into Newcastle.
Local reports indicate that the Tyne Bridge, located on the A167, is closed, with the incident’s details still unknown.
Although traffic has been affected in the Tyne Tunnels on the A19 due to the bridge closure, the tunnels continue to operate.
A notice mentions, “The A19 in both directions partially blocked due to police incident from the A185 (Jarrow) to A193 (Howdon Roundabout, Wallsend). Traffic is coping well.”