Both lifts are in operation. The ‘Up’ escalator on the south side of the tunnels is also running. - Catch the Crossing The Tyne exhibition at South Shields Museum from 15 October 2011 to 28 January 2012. See http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields/ for more information - Both lifts are in operation. The ‘Up’ escalator on the south side of the tunnels is also running. - Catch the Crossing The Tyne exhibition at South Shields Museum from 15 October 2011 to 28 January 2012. See http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/southshields/ for more information

About the Tunnels

The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels (TPCT) were opened on 24th July 1951, heralded as Tyneside’s contribution to the ‘Festival of Britain’ (May to September 1951) at a total cost of £833,000.

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Current Status

Notice To Customers:

Both lifts are operating as normal and the ‘Up’ escalator on the south side of the tunnels is running.

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Tour the Tunnels

As part of our £4M refurbishment plans, the Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority (TWITA) is looking to replace two of the existing wooden escalators with inclined lifts.

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