(22 Jul 2020, 8:17 pm)Stanleyone wrote I think it's the road we use to get onto the Tyne bridge, supposed bus & taxis only but cars & Van's use it aswell.

Network Rail/the management company they sold it off to, seem to be killing the bridges quarter due to the huge rents being charged to those in the arches.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/201...le-say-mps

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business...s-15136360
A real shame. 

Although not unique to Gateshead, it seems to be happening across the country.