Essential maintinence (tunnels closed 7-8 August)
August 1, 2023
Essential maintenance – tunnels closed (7-8 August) Planned closures to the Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels to allow for essential works to the North vertical lift. From 08:00hrs until 18:00hrs on Monday 7th August the tunnels will be closed to all users (the tunnels will reopen for the evening). From 08:00hrs until 18:00hrs on Tuesday 8th August the […]
Update on the glass inclined lift works – Friday June 2023
June 30, 2023
Work is well underway to bring the new glass inclined lifts into service at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels which will improve reliability for tunnel users and help even more local people travel actively across the region. We look forward to seeing tunnel users make full use of this iconic infrastructure once works are […]
Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels temporary closure – Tuesday 3 January 2023
January 3, 2023
IMPORTANT UPDATE – 2.20pm Tuesday 3 January 2023 Due to an issue with one of the lifts, the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels are currently closed to all users. Engineers have assessed the situation today (Tuesday 3 January) and have advised that a part is required to resolve the issue. They have therefore advised the […]
Essential maintenance – 10 hour closure (8pm Fri 18th Nov- 6am Sat 19th Nov)
November 16, 2022
Please be advised that the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will close to the public this Friday 18 November for ten hours overnight to allow for essential maintenance. The closure will be from 8pm Friday 18th November to 6am Saturday 19th November. Tunnel users should make alternative arrangements for travel during this period. We apologise […]
Essential maintenance – tunnel closed (17-22 August)
August 16, 2022
From 06:00hrs on 17 August the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed for six days to allow for essential works to the North and South vertical lifts. The tunnels will be closed to all users between 17-22 August inclusive and will reopen at 6am on 23 August 2022. Users are advised to make […]
Q&A – Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels essential maintenance closure (17-22 August inclusive)
August 8, 2022
Here you can find out more about the upcoming works between 17 and 22 August 2022 and the free replacement bus service. The tunnels will reopen for all users at 6am on 23 August 2022. If you would like to get in touch with a specific query regarding the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels, please […]
Notice of planned maintenance (17-22 August)
The tunnels are currently open 24/7 but please be advised that the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed between 17 August and 22 August 2022 for all users while essential maintenance takes place on both the North and South vertical lifts. The tunnels will reopen for users at 6am on 23 August. Users […]
Lift back in service 4pm Thursday 21 July
July 21, 2022
Lift back in service 4pm Thursday 21 July The south side lift has been repaired and tested this afternoon and we are pleased to report that the tunnels are now fully open for cyclists and pedestrians. As a precaution the replacement bus will remain on standby until 10pm this evening. We will provide an […]
Lift out of service – tunnel currently closed (Update 5pm Wednesday 20 July)
July 20, 2022
Lift out of service (Update 5pm Wednesday 20 July) The south side lift is proving unreliable in the extreme weather conditions this week and is currently out of service. We have had engineers out to repair the lift several times in the last 48 hours but a permanent resolution is still difficult at this time. […]
Tunnels Open for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Tunnels Open for Cyclists and Pedestrians (Update 1pm Wednesday 20 July) Due to the unprecedented heatwave, the South side lift has been subject to an intermittent fault which we know is frustrating for regular users of the tunnels. Engineers have been onsite this morning and have now put the south side lift back into service. The […]