Tyne Tunnel13 Nov 2024Teenager sentenced for 100mph police pursuitShane Urwin ignored red lights and smashed through roadworks in the Tyne Tunnel, a court hears.13 Nov 2024Wear11 Aug 2024Further delays to tunnel completionMore than a decade since refurbishment began, new lifts still require a final sign-off.11 Aug 2024Tyne13 Jul 2024Crash leaves speedboat blocking road tunnelTraffic is halted in both directions at the tunnel following Saturday evening's crash.13 Jul 2024Tyne4 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 2024Tyne30 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 2024Tyne23 Apr 2024Duck family rescue stops traffic at Tyne TunnelTT2 says traffic was halted briefly during Monday's morning rush hour while the birds were rescued.23 Apr 2024Tyne8 Nov 2023Tunnel users warned of payment disruptionWebsite, app and telephone payments will be unavailable for Tyne Tunnel users on 11 November.8 Nov 2023Tyne & Wear31 Oct 2023Tyne Tunnel fares could rise for cars and HGVsMotorists could face further toll rises when using the tunnel if approved by transport bosses.31 Oct 2023Tyne & Wear
