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Tyne Bridge

Byker Metro Bridge

Opened: 11th November 1982 as part of the St. James to Tynemouth section of the Metro system.
Designer/Engineer: Ove Arup and Partners. Contractor: John Mowlem.
Traffic: Rail. (Metro Rapid Transit). Length: 2674 ft (815m). Width: 27 ft (8.2m).

The Byker Metro Bridge was opened as part of the official opening of the St. James to Tynemouth section of the Metro Rapid Transit system November 11th 1982.

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