Road closures on A695 due to Blaydon bridge works

Road closures on A695 due to Blaydon bridge works Credit: PA

The eastbound carriageway of the A695 Blaydon Highway and the adjacent Tyne Street will be closed to traffic today, Saturday 1st July 2017.

The closure will take place from 6am to allow contractors to install a new section to the footbridge over the A695 Blaydon Highway.

A new pre-fabricated bridge span is set to be delivered on a low loader and the road closure will also allow for the positioning of a crane to lift the new footbridge section into position.

A signed diversion route will be in place to divert traffic from the A695 Blaydon Roundabout via Shibdon Road onto the B6317 Chainbridge Road.

The A695 Westbound highway will remain open to traffic.

The length of time required for installing the new bridge section is dependent on weather conditions, but Gateshead Council believes the work could be completed within the day.

Gateshead Council is advising motorists to seek alternative routes, allow more time for their journey, and they have apologised for any inconvenience caused.