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Gateshead Council finishes A167 flyover demolition after £31m cost

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC · How we work

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Gateshead Council completed demolition of the A167 flyover’s final section.
The demolition budget rose from £18 million to £31 million, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The final span was demolished on 29 September 2026, ending a six-month demolition effort.
Council leader Nick Allan said the demolition marks a new era for Gateshead’s economic development.
The council plans 1,100 new homes—social and private—and an Extra Care Scheme for older residents.

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Gateshead Council completed demolition of the A167 flyover’s final section.
The demolition budget rose from £18 million to £31 million, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
The final span was demolished on 29 September 2026, ending a six-month demolition effort.
Council leader Nick Allan said the demolition marks a new era for Gateshead’s economic development.
The council plans 1,100 new homes—social and private—and an Extra Care Scheme for older residents.