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A bus lane in Gateshead, where penalties have spiked following the closure of the Gateshead Flyover, has emerged as the town's prime spot for fines.

ChronicleLive readers have been discussing the situation in our comments section.

The closure of the nearby A167 flyover last December has coincided with a significant increase in penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued to drivers violating the High West Street bus gate restrictions in Gateshead town centre. Earlier this month, Gateshead Council was urged to make the bus lane more conspicuous for drivers, particularly those unfamiliar with the town centre's roads, who are now using the route due to the ongoing closure of the flyover.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has now disclosed that the High........

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