Both lifts are currently in operation. All four escalators are out of service. - Both lifts are currently in operation. All four escalators are out of service. - Both lifts are currently in operation. All four escalators are out of service. - Both lifts are currently in operation. All four escalators are out of service.

News

This section carries all the latest news and press releases relating to the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels

Escalator breakdown may be permanent

The last remaining working escalator in the historic Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels has broken down and will probably not be restored to full working order, it was revealed today (22 February 2012).

A problem with the drive sprocket of the ‘Up’ escalator, at the Jarrow end of the tunnels, saw it turned off for safety reasons and to prevent further damage.

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Tunnels star in film

The Grade-II listed Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels have a starring role in a short film which will be screened at festivals around Europe.

London-based filmmakers Nico and Yan Martin travelled north for the three-day shoot which ended yesterday (Sunday).

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Historic Tunnels get planning go-ahead

Planning permission has been granted to allow a £4 million refurbishment of the Grade II-listed Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels between Howdon and Jarrow.

Work is expected to start in spring 2012 and take around a year to complete.

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Works in tunnels will affect users

Users of the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist tunnels between Howdon and Jarrow face some disruption to their journeys across the river from next Monday for up to three weeks.

Work begins on Monday, August 15, removing sections of roof and a number of tiles for analysis in preparation for the refurbishment of the tunnels next year.

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Tyneside icon celebrates 60 years

This historic Grade II-listed Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels celebrated their 60th birthday in style last Sunday (24th July) with a party attended by around 100 guests.

Hosted by the tunnels’ owner, the Tyne & Wear Integrated Transport Authority, the party featured a troupe of unicyclists, stilt-walkers and circus performers.

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Schools come together in song under the Tyne

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Public offered the chance to tour tunnels in the virtual world

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£6 million tunnels upgrade plans submitted

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Public’s views sought on tunnel signs

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Three days of works for Tyne Pedestrian Tunnel

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ARCHIVED NEWS: 2010