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New Ouseburn footbridge over the River Tyne proposed in regional regeneration plans
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A new footbridge linking Newcastle's Ouseburn to Gateshead has been proposed as part of a 25-year vision document published by the North East MSA. The plans aim to improve pedestrian connections across the River Tyne outside the city centre, create cross-river urban neighbourhoods, and will be presented to local council cabinets before undergoing a public consultation.
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- A proposed footbridge would connect Newcastle's Ouseburn area to Gateshead across the River Tyne.
- The bridge is featured in a 25-year vision report by the North East MSA, which aims to extend regeneration and improve pedestrian links.
- Current pedestrian crossings over the Tyne are concentrated in the city centre between the Millennium Bridge and the Swing Bridge.
- The document will be presented to Newcastle and Gateshead council cabinets, followed by the North East MSA, and will be subject to public consultation.
- The report also reiterates plans for another new Tyne bridge as part of Newcastle's Forth Yards regeneration.
- Other proposals in the report include addressing the long-delayed Gateshead arena, building a new station near Gateshead College, and potential river transport schemes.