Gateshead: Defects discovered on A1 bridge

A new bridge built as part of a project to widen a section of the A1 near Gateshead has been found to have a number of defects. The Allerdene Bridge was replaced by a new structure that opened in September 2023 under the A1 upgrade scheme, reports the BBC. However, welding issues on the 3,400 tonne road […]

Gateshead: Delay warnings as work on A1 ‘void’ continues

Drivers are being warned significant delays will continue on a major road after a “void” was found in a verge. A section of the A1 in Gateshead was closed on Wednesday and Thursday night after engineers found issues with mine workings near junction 65, says the BBC. National Highways said there would be daytime lane […]