Blaydon footbridge: Latest updates as traffic builds
A vehicle hit the footbridge at Blaydon Highway, leaving it in danger of collapsing
Blaydon Footbridge: Heavy traffic as road remains shut
Heavy traffic is building around the A695 after a Heavy Goods Vehicle hit a footbridge over the Blaydon Highway.
The B6317 roundabout - eastbound-only has re-opened to one lane and rush-hour traffic is causing huge delays.
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