The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels are currently closed for refurbishment works. - To find out more about the shuttle service operating whilst the tunnels are closed, please click here - To find out more details about the night service, please click here - The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels are currently closed for refurbishment works. - To find out more about the shuttle service operating whilst the tunnels are closed, please click here - To find out more details about the night service, please click here

About the Tunnels

Tyne Tunnels Anniversary Celebrated with Limited Edition Book

A limited edition book about the Tyne Tunnels is now available.

As well as describing the building of the new vehicle tunnel, the book also takes a look at the other Tyne Tunnels that connect North and South Tyneside – the original 1967-built road tunnel and the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels.

To order your copy call TT2 on 0191 262 4451.

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.