The Tyne Bridge was shut for over seven hours due to a police inciident.
Police said a man had climbed to the top of the bridge - up the arch of the structure.
Police crews arrived at the scene at 5.20pm and cordoned off the bridge.
Fire and ambulance crews also attended.
The incident caused significant traffic delays throughout the evening, with police urging drivers to avoid the area.
The road was reopened just before 1am.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "The man has now been brought to safety and the bridge has been reopened. Thanks for your patience.
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Tyne Bridge has now reopened
Police have confirmed the man has been brought to safety.
A statement on twitter said: ‘The man has now been brought to safety and the bridge has been reopened. Thanks for your patience.’
Police were in attendance at an incident on the Tyne Bridge for over seven hours.
Just after midnight a spokeswoman for Northumbria Police said the bridge was expected to open ‘shortly’.
A man had climbed up the Tyne Bridge and specialist officers have been at the scene
The bridge was closed in both directions to both traffic and pedestrians.
The High Level Bridge was also cordoned off for a number of hours in connection with the incident.
The incident caused chaos on the roads in Newcastle and Gateshead.
Police update
A spokeswoman said the force is hopeful the bridge will reopen shortly.
Police remain blocking both ends of the bridge
Police confirm they are also dealing with an incident in Lemington
There have been reports of police activity in Lemington with the police helicopter out. A police spokeswoman has confirmed an incident is ongoing but said ‘we cannot say anything else at this stage’
In the same conversation, the police spokeswoman said the Tyne Bridge incident remains ongoing, adding: ‘we hope it will come to a conclusion soon, but the bridge is currently still shut’
Emergency services on the Quayside
Police, ambulance and fire crews have been at the scene throughout the night. Fire crews remain on the Quayside. This is a picture of the scene earlier this evening
Tyne Bridge has been closed for over six hours
Police have just confirmed the bridge remains shut and the incident ongoing. The bridge has been closed for over six hours. The High Level Bridge was also closed for several hours but has now reopened.
Bridge remains closed with emergency services on the Quayside
Police still have the Tyne Bridge cordoned off with police cars blocking both sides of the bridge. Emergency services also remain on the Quayside
This is what we know so far from Tyne Bridge incident
Police have confirmed on the phone they are still in attendance at the Tyne Bridge dealing with an ongoing incident.
A man has climbed up the Tyne Bridge and specialist officers are attempting to talk him down.
The man in question has been up on the bridge for more than FIVE hours.
The Tyne Bridge has been closed in both directions to both traffic and pedestrians.
The High Level Bridge was also cordoned off for a number of hours in connection with the incident.
The incident has caused chaos on the roads in Newcastle and Gateshead.
We will keep you up to date with the latest developments.
The current scene at the Tyne Bridge
High Level Bridge reopened
The High Level Bridge has now reopened and buses are operating normal routes between Newcastle and Gateshead.
The Tyne Bridge remains closed at this time as emergency services continue to deal with an ongoing incident.
Tyne Bridge cordon remains in place
Tyne Bridge and High Level Bridges still closed
Police have confirmed that the incident is still ongoing at this stage.
It has been FOUR hours now since police closed off the Tyne Bridge.
Man still remains on the Tyne Bridge
Specialist officers continue to try and bring a man to safety after he climbed the Tyne Bridge.
The bridge remains closed off to pedestrians and traffic.
Police are advising drivers to find an alternative route between Gateshead and Newcastle.
Emergency services at Tyne Bridge for almost 4 hours
It’s been almost four hours at the Tyne Bridge for the emergency services.
A man has climbed up the Tyne Bridge and specialist officers are trying to talk him down.
A huge emergency service response is at the scene.
The incident has caused chaos on the roads in and around Newcastle and Gateshead.
The High Level Bridge has also been shut off in connection with the incident.
Drivers urged to find alternative route
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the ongoing incident on the Tyne Bridge.
Traffic is tailed back in both Gateshead and Newcastle as a result of the incident, which has been ongoing since around 5.15pm.
Here's everything we know so far from the incident
The Tyne Bridge and High Level Bridge have been closed by police as emergency services deal with an ongoing incident.
Police were forced to evacuate the Tyne Bridge at about 5.20pm due to a man climbing up the arch of the structure.
The bridge has been closed for more than two hours with a huge emergency service response descending on the scene including police, fire brigade, paramedics and a specialist diving squad.
Eyewitnesses have seen the man at the top of the Tyne Bridge as emergency services attempt to talk him down.
Man been up on the bridge for two and a half hours
One man who has been watching the incident unfold from the Quayside said: “He’s been up there for at least two and a half hours. He still won’t come down.”
