Work on site will start in 2016.
Highways England assistant project manager Darlene Procter said: 鈥淭his scheme will improve journey times on the A19 by reducing congestion and improving safety for the thousands of drivers that use this junction each day. The A19 is a vital strategic link providing access to the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate, Silverlink Retail Park, Cobalt Business Park and South East Northumberland.鈥�
The scheme is also expected to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by providing two new shared-use bridges over the A1058 slip roads.
Both contractors said they were delighted to get the job.