The new road descends sharply to the east and crosses the River Tyne about 1 mile (1.6 km) downstream of Riding Mill.

The A68 and the A69 follow the bypass west for about 3 miles (5 km) to the Stagshaw Road roundabout where the A68 leaves to join the old alignment.

The main contractors for the link road were Northumberland County Council direct labour organisation and Eden Construction of Carlisle Limited.

The bridge was the main responsibility of the county council labour force and was approved by the Royal Fine Art Commission.

[4] Wreckage from the crash fell onto the bridge; this caused minor damage to the road surface and to both safety barriers.