Esh wins £35m Tyne Bridge repair contract

Abstract

Central government funding of £35.3m was confirmed earlier this month as part of a £41.4m bid to the Department of Transport for restoration of the Tyne Bridge. Inspection works can now be carried out to assess the condition of the bridge and complete detailed costing and project plans. The first phase of the scheme will see 14 weeks of inspection and assessment works carried out on the bridge to determine the scope of maintenance. The first part of the project will be to be done. The project will take place in a series of site-based investigations will get underway... to determine how long and how long it will be in place.