Newport Bridge temporarily closing this summer - here's all you need to know

Newport Bridge will be temporarily closing this summer for major ongoing maintenance works.

Work on the bridge is set to begin on Monday, July 7, and is expected to be completed by late summer/early autumn when the bridge will be reopened.

The maintenance carried out by Balfour Beatty will include bearing and top plates replacements, installation of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) for safety and ballast support, as well as updated road markings.

Throughout the works, the A1032 from Newport roundabout to Portrack interchange will be closed to traffic. Pedestrian and cyclist access will continue across the bridge.

Signed traffic diversions will be in place, with access maintained for businesses only.

From the Portrack interchange, traffic should follow the signed diversion onto A19 southbound, exit to A66 eastbound for Middlesbrough, then exit A66 eastbound to Newport roundabout.

Traffic from Newport roundabout will be signed via a reverse route.

Cllr Paul Rowling, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's Cabinet Member for Resources and Transport, said: "The iconic Newport Bridge is a Grade II listed structure built in 1934, and due to its age requires regular maintenance works. These works are a continuation of activities that began in Summer 2024.

"We're sorry for any inconvenience the closure will cause for residents in our Borough and in Middlesbrough. Please stay tuned to our social media channels for any further updates on the works."

The current maintenance project is a joint venture between Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and Middlesbrough Council.

You can also find out more on the project by emailing htd@stockton.gov.uk.