Tyne Tees Gateshead

The meeting between North East Mayor Kim McGuinness, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and other local leaders is due to take place on Monday 23 December.

Gateshead Council has said it wants to demolish the structure, used by around 40,000 vehicles a day, and completely "reconfigure" the area.

The structure, which until recently had carried 40,000 vehicles a day, has reportedly 'reached the end of its lifespan'.