Shields Ferry to remain off throughout weekend after storm damage
The Shields Ferry will remain out of order throughout the weekend.
Nexus have announced that a temporary closure of the Shields Ferry has been put in place due to storm damage on its north landing.
The travel operator has made the decision earlier this week as a precautionary measure while urgent structural repair works take place - with the suspension remaining in place until the works are complete.
This will continue throughout this weekend.
The Nexus website currently claims the suspension will continue until Thursday, February 5.
A bus replacement service is operating to and from each Ferry landing and Ferry tickets are also being accepted on Tyne and Wear Metro services.
Earlier this week, John Souter, Head of Customer Service Operations at Nexus, said: “This closure is a precautionary measure in the interest of public safety.
“A detailed inspection of the landing has determined that it requires urgent repairs. It’s not possible to have the landing in use until these works have been completed.
“The repairs need to be undertaken by specialist maritime engineers and we are working with them to get this arranged as soon as possible.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused to our customers.”