Parking, roads and transport

Gateshead Highway (A167) Flyover

The A167 Gateshead Highway flyover is currently closed to all traffic after an inspection by consultant structural engineers indicated a potential risk to safety if it remains open.

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Parking

Information on car parks and on-street parking, parking tickets, permits, badges and more.

Roadworks

See live incidents, closures, diversions and roadworks on our interactive map of Gateshead.

Roads, highways and pavements

Report a problem or find information on road closures, signage, works and more.

Bus lanes

Information on bus lanes, bus lane enforcement and PCNs.

Report a problem on a road or footpath

Report a road or footpath problem to us.

Transport planning

Learn more about the Local Transport Plan, the NE Road Safety Project and other activities.

Public rights of way

Learn about public rights of way in Gateshead, as well as dog walking, green land and more.

Highways Asset Management Plan

Learn how we ensure that resources for highway maintenance are used to maximum effect.

Highway maintenance schemes

A list of recently completed and upcoming highways programmes and schemes throughout Gateshead.

Electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Gateshead

Find out where in Gateshead you can charge your electric vehicle.

Cycling in Gateshead

Information on cycling in Gateshead.

Tyne Bridge restoration work

Restoration work to the Tyne Bridge started on Tuesday 2 April 2024. The bridge will be reduced to just two lanes - one northbound, one southbound. Please follow the travel advice on the dedicated Tyne Bridge website (opens new window), where you can also find contact information for the project team.

Metrocentre Park and Ride

A Park and Ride is operating from the Metrocentre for people travelling into Gateshead and Newcastle centres.

The Park and Ride is in the Metrocentre Staff and Coach Car Park located off A1114 Riverside Way, NE11 9SY. The entrance to the car park is from the roundabout of A1114 and Mandela Way.

Just follow the signs and park within the designated Park and Ride area of the car park.

More about the Park and Ride