Barriers to be installed on Infinity Bridge in Stockton

According to a notice issued by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, planned works will take place on the Infinity Bridge from Friday, March 13 to Monday, March 16, with new barriers to be installed at the North Shore Road end.

The council says the move follows repeated problems in the area and is aimed at improving safety for people using the bridge.

The public notice issued on the Infinity Bridge (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The works are described as a public safety measure designed to help protect bridge users.

During the installation period, short-term access restrictions may be required while the work is completed. Members of the public have been asked for their patience and cooperation.

The Infinity Bridge, a prominent pedestrian and cycle crossing over the River Tees, has previously attracted attention due to incidents linked to motorised vehicles, prompting the council to take action.

Anyone requiring further information has been advised to contact Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council directly.

The Infinity Bridge at Tees Barrage in Stockton (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The public notice issued on the Infinity Bridge (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The full notice reads: "Barriers are set to be installed on the Infinity Bridge following ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour involving motorised vehicles, according to a notice issued by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

"Planned works will take place on the bridge from Friday 13th March to Monday 16th March 2026, with new barriers to be installed at the North Shore Road end."

The council says the move follows repeated problems in the area and is aimed at improving safety for people using the bridge. The works are described as a public safety measure designed to help protect bridge users.

The notice adds: "During the installation period, short-term access restrictions may be required while the work is completed. Members of the public have been asked for their patience and cooperation."

The Infinity Bridge, a prominent pedestrian and cycle crossing over the River Tees, has previously attracted attention due to incidents linked to motorised vehicles, prompting the council to take action.

Anyone requiring further information has been advised to contact Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council directly."