Burn Closes Bridge

On a wander I came across this bridge in Wallsend Burn. It is now shut to traffic but is still open for the public to cross for now although for it is only a matter of time.

I took a few photos as I was amazed that the bridge was still able to be crossed even on foot as it looks very unstable.






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18th June 2008






BBC - Work under way on new £4m bridge






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20th April 2009





The new bridge is now open to traffic.






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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

North Tyneside Council are attempting to raise funds to have the bridge preserved - more than likely on the basis that it will be for foot traffic as opposed to vehicular.

Newcastle Photos said...

It's going to take some work and money to save that bridge. If you hav'nt seen it you should take the opportunity, quickly, as it seems to be sinking by the month!

Anonymous said...

I lived not far from the bridge. Its a part of my life and memories of Wallsend. I feel sad that it is in such a poor state. It must mean a longer journey for people to get to Holy Cross from Wallsend when it is closed to traffic.

G.E said...

just noticed the video is not working here's the new link for you :) you have a great site by the way

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj8ZMuAMUZI

G.E

Newcastle Photos said...

Thank you very much, the video is fixed now.

And thanks for your kind words. :)