Constantius Bridge

The Constantius Bridge is a road bridge spanning the River Tyne with three concrete spans that carry four traffic lanes on the A69 route. The structure connects both banks of the river in this section of Northumberland.

The bridge was built in 1976 as part of the Hexham bypass project to divert traffic around the town center. This construction replaced the earlier A69 route that ran directly through Hexham.

The bridge takes its name from a Roman Emperor who left his mark on these lands during ancient times. This naming choice reflects the region's deep connection to Roman history.

The bridge is maintained by National Highways and sits at the point where the River Tyne divides into its northern and southern branches. Vehicles can use the crossing throughout the year under varying weather conditions.

During construction in August 1975, severe flooding caused the collapse of temporary scaffolding and support structures at the western span. This incident delayed the project and required reinforcement measures to be put in place.

Location: Northumberland

Inception: 1976

GPS coordinates: 54.98410,-2.12450

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43