The Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed on Tuesday 5th November.

November 4, 2024

The Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed on Tuesday 5th November. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to Tunnel users. There will be a free replacement bus service with a bike trailer in place, timetables and pick up locations are available below.

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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: TUNNELS CLOSED

November 1, 2024

The Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed until Tuesday 5th November. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to Tunnel users. There will be a free replacement bus service with a bike trailer in place throughout the weekend and on Monday, timetables and pick up locations are available below.

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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: FRIDAY 1ST NOV, TUNNELS CLOSED, REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE IN OPERATION

October 31, 2024

The Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed tomorrow (Friday 1st November), we apologise for the inconvenience caused to Tunnel users. There will be a replacement bus service in place from 06:15-22:00. Timetables and pick up locations below

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OPERATIONAL UPDATE: THURSDAY 31ST OCT, TUNNELS CLOSED, REPLACEMENT BUS SERVICE IN OPERATION

Please be advised that the North lift is currently out of operation and the Tunnels are temporarily closed. Tunnel users are advised to make alternative arrangements. A replacement bus service in operation until 7pm Thursday 31st October. Times and pick up locations below. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

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Tunnels open (5 August)

August 5, 2024

The issues have now been resolved and the tunnels have reopened. We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Essential maintinence (tunnels closed 5 August)

Essential maintenance – tunnels closed 5th August There is a fault with an alarm at the tunnel which is preventing access at the moment. An engineer has been called and will be on-site as soon as possible to resolve the issue. This might take several hours, so we would advise using an alternative route to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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