Sort out the Metro

Update on the Gateshead Flyover and @My_Metro and it’s good news! 1. The Metro will run to all destinations from tomorrow! The absolute priority has been getting it back to normal and @gateshead have completed the emergency work on the flyover to enable this ahead of the expected timeline. 2. Metro will get back to normal on 2nd Jan and tomorrow will run at wider intervals than the standard timetable BUT replacement bus services will also run to support with people going to the NYE family fireworks early evening. 3. This was always a temporary fix and flyover will still need to be demolished and a permanent solution developed for traffic. In the meantime, Gateshead will do more substantive works to support traffic early in the new year. 4. As Mayor, I’ll make sure regional support is available and keep the pressure on because we know we need to get on with this and will keep residents updated. Thank you for your continued patience- we know how inconvenient it has been but decisions have been made to keep everyone safe and prevent the flyover collapsing. A huge thank you to all those from Nexus, our regional transport team and Gateshead Council who have worked over Christmas to get us to this point.

There’s no change today on @My_Metro. The suspension between Monument and Heworth due to the Gateshead flyover is still in place as are replacement bus services. You can find updates on X at the link below. 🙏 Thank you to those travelling for patience and understanding. It will take time to get the metro back to normal (@gateshead know how urgent this is and expect around 10-14 days). But decisions have been made to keep people safe and prevent the collapse of the flyover- something that would be catastrophic. 🦺Thanks to Nexus, regional and local transport teams for their incredibly hard work in supporting passengers and working on both urgent and long term solutions. 🚇Thanks @LumoTravel and @LNER for accommodating those delayed by the disruption. On Monday I’m meeting the Transport Secretary with @MarkFergusonMP and @MartinGannon002 to find permanent solutions. nexus.org.uk/metro/updates?o…

Update on the Gateshead Flyover and the @My_Metro suspension. 1. It’s now clear Metro will be disrupted for around a fortnight and I have now been informed that services south of the Tyne may have to stop all together in the coming days as they can’t return their depot. This makes it even more urgent we act now. 2. The urgent, temporary solution for struts to be put in place to secure the flyover. Gateshead council know they must deliver this asap and are getting on with it. They estimate around 14 days. 3. Tyne tunnel will remain open in both directions with no lane closures, replacement buses are still operating and tickets can be used on @gonortheast services. 4. I have arranged an urgent meeting with Transport Secretary @Heidi_Labour which I will attend with @MarkFergusonMP and @MartinGannon002 to discuss a permanent solution for the flyover. Please follow @My_Metro for updates. This is a lot of disruption, but people are working round the clock to get everyone moving and I appreciate people’s patience and understanding that these decisions have been made to keep everyone safe and to prevent the catastrophe of the flyover collapsing. Thank you.