<p>Please be aware that the Tyne Bridge will <strong>fully close for 10 days</strong> to allow for the next stage of its refurbishment between the following dates:-</p> <p><strong>23rd October @ 23:00 until 2nd November @05:00</strong></p> <p>Those members travelling North for start of shift need to ensure they find suitable alternative routes, especially if undertaking the &#39;Ops Support Shift&#39; given the short 1 hour window to complete the GP collections.</p> <p>Shift Controllers please be mindful if &#39;Urgent&#39; requests come in from South of Tyne locations, especially on weekend day shifts.&nbsp; Inform all such callers that we cannot guarantee a 1 hour collection given the potential traffic congestion during this period of bridge closure.</p>