Forthcoming Closure
The historic Grade II-listed Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will close for refurbishment on 20 May 2013 for around 13 months.
During the closure, the Tyne & Wear Integrated Transport Authority will be providing a free timetabled shuttle bus service and, for night shift workers who are pre-registered, a night service, also be provided by tunnel operators TT2.
Contractor GB Building Solutions of Balliol Business Park, Newcastle, has been appointed to carry out the £4.9 million refurbishment which will include the replacement of two of the original escalators with inclined lifts and the replacement of the tunnels’ ageing mechanical and electrical systems.
Read more »Shuttle Bus Service
When the tunnels close, a free, timetabled replacement shuttle bus service will operate between 6am and 8pm, seven days a week, to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists wishing to travel across the river.
The bus will have capacity for 24 passengers and 16 bikes and will run every half an hour.
Pick-up / drop-off points will be located on the South at Tyne Street, Jarrow and on the North at Tyne View Terrace, Howdon.
A copy of the timetable is available to download by clicking here.
Read more »Night Service
We can confirm that for those who rely on the tunnels to travel for work outside of the shuttle bus hours and who have no alternate means of crossing the river, a free, night service will be provided for registered pedestrians and cyclists, with pick-ups on the South at Tyne Street, Jarrow and on the North at Tyne View Terrace, Howdon.
This service is only available to pre-registered users. For more information and to download a registration form, please click here
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