A timelapse video commissioned by construction companies BAM and Thompsons of Prudhoe shows the demolition of the Gateshead flyover in just five minutes, spanning a busy six-month period.
Demolition timeline
The A167 flyover was closed in December 2024 due to fears it would collapse, leading to a turbulent 21 months. The last part of the structure, which dated back to the 1960s, was removed on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the area.
Work began with the demolition of adjacent Computer House from October 2025 to March 2026, followed by the flyover demolition starting in mid-April.
Council plans for the future
Gateshead Council is now looking to the future as it plans to press ahead with its renewal of the town centre. Council leader Nick Allan said: "It is illuminating, not to put too fine a point on it. It does signify the dawn of a new era where we can start now to realise all our plans to develop the economy of Gateshead, now this is going to off our books."
He added: "We can start to replan the roadworks and get started getting industry and housing development back into the town centre. Gateshead is going to be totally transformed by the plans we have."
Starting with Quays development, the leisure facilities, and the extensions to the walk on the Quayside up to the High Street, where we will be developing the Northern End.
Housing and development
On the council's plans for the area, chief executive Dale Owens added: "1,100 properties, that will be a mix of social housing and private housing. We expect an Extra Care Scheme, supported accommodation for older people."
