Tyne Tunnel24 Nov 2025Tunnel restoration costs exceed £18mThe refurbishment cost £11m more than expected, the North East Combined Authority confirms.24 Nov 202513 Aug 2025Tyne Tunnel reopens after year of weekend closuresDrivers can now use both sides of the Tyne Tunnel after more than a year of disruption.13 Aug 202528 Nov 2024Tunnel's lifts in use after 'frustrating wait'The installation has been set back by Covid, difficulty getting parts and a contractor going bust.28 Nov 202413 Nov 2024Teenager sentenced for 100mph police pursuitShane Urwin ignored red lights and smashed through roadworks in the Tyne Tunnel, a court hears.13 Nov 202411 Aug 2024Further delays to tunnel completionMore than a decade since refurbishment began, new lifts still require a final sign-off.11 Aug 202413 Jul 2024Crash leaves speedboat blocking road tunnelTraffic is halted in both directions at the tunnel following Saturday evening's crash.13 Jul 20244 Jun 2024Tyne Tunnel weekend closures planned until 2025The southbound tunnel will carry traffic in both directions during the affected weekends.4 Jun 20242 May 2024Drivers warned Tyne Tunnel to close in one directionThe carriage way is to be closed at the same time as work is carried out on the Tyne Bridge.2 May 202430 Apr 2024Tyne Tunnel tolls to rise from midnightPrices will increase to £2.40 for car drivers and £4.80 for HGVs and larger vehicles on 1 May.30 Apr 2024...
