Stockton Borough Council

The bridge, connecting Stockton and Middlesbrough, is now closed with signed diversions in place for motorists.

Simon Retallick was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court after nearly 60 offences were charged against him by Cleveland Police and Trading Standards.

Trevor Kay, 66, said his two passenger-side tyres were punctured when he drove on a road which had up to 10 pot holes.