Shields Ferry suspended following damage caused by Storm Chandra
Damage caused by Storm Chandra has forced the suspension of the Shields Ferry.
Nexus have announced that a temporary closure of the Shields Ferry has been put in place due to storm damage on its north landing.
The travel operator has made the decision as a precautionary measure while urgent structural repair works take place - with the suspension remaining in place until the works are complete.
A bus replacement service is currently operating to and from each Ferry landing and Ferry tickets are also being accepted on Tyne and Wear Metro services.
John Souter, Head of Customer Service Operations at Nexus, said: “This closure is a precautionary measure in the interest of public safety.
“A detailed inspection of the landing has determined that it requires urgent repairs. It’s not possible to have the landing in use until these works have been completed.
“The repairs need to be undertaken by specialist maritime engineers and we are working with them to get this arranged as soon as possible.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused to our customers.”
Customers can stay up to date with the status of the Shields Ferry service by visiting: https://www.nexus.org.uk/ or https://www.facebook.com/theshieldsferry.