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

Tunnels Closure

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Work has now begun to remove or encapsulate asbestos in the Tunnels.

It is expected to take specialist contractors until Christmas to complete.

However, the tunnels are being handed back to the North East Combined Authority (NECA) in stages to enable refurbishment works to re-commence as early as possible.

The tunnels were closed for refurbishment in May 2013. A series of setbacks, including the discovery of the extent of asbestos contamination, as well as corrosion, coupled with the collapse of the original contractor GB Building Solutions, has delayed the project.

The tunnels are now expected to re-open in Spring 2018.

In the meantime, the free-to-use replacement shuttle bus service for up to 24 passengers and 16 bicycles and a Night Service for shift workers will continue to operate. Please click here for further details.

The Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels are owned by the North East Combined Authority (NECA). To find out more about NECA click here.