Public weighbridge

The public weighbridge is operated by Gateshead Council in conjunction with Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Newcastle councils. It is available to the public, companies or caravan owners. There's no need to make an appointment to weigh a vehicle, just drive on and collect your weight ticket from the weighbridge office.

The weighbridge has a 50 tonne capacity and has a 15 metre deck, with easy vehicular access. The weighbridge is located at: Metrology Laboratory Saltmeadows Road Gateshead NE8 3AH Opening times Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday 8am to 3pm Cost The charge is tiered and is dependent upon the weight of the vehicle. Operators can have an account with the laboratory and be invoiced on a monthly basis.

Please use the below contact details to set up an account:

Metrology Laboratory Saltmeadows Road
Gateshead
NE8 3AH
0191 478 4550
metrologylaboratory@gateshead.gov.uk