Tyne and Wear Metro users have been warned of an extended closure north of the Tyne.

South Tyneside Tyne and Wear Metro users have been warned of an extended closure to the line on the north side of the River Tyne.

Metros services between Wallsend and Tynemouth will remain suspended until Thursday, November 5, while urgent repairs are carried out on a bridge in North Shields.

Metro users are warned of an extended line closure on the north side of the River Tyne. | Other 3rd Party

placeholder image — Metro users are warned of an extended line closure on the north side of the River Tyne. | Other 3rd Party

Damage to the bridge’s structure was identified this week as part of planned infrastructure inspections during the current major line closure on the Metro system in North Tyneside.

Nexus, the operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro network, has stated that it requires mmediate and substantial repairs, which can only be carried out safely while trains are not running.

The current planned line closure between St James’ and Monkseaton will come to an end on Monday, November 2.

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Metro services on the Yellow line will operate to normal frequency between South Shields and Tynemouth via Whitley Bay.

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