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Howard Street Bridge road closure
12/2009
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An unavoidable closure of Howard Street Bridge in Jarrow will take place in the New Year to enable a key part of the New Tyne Crossing project to be completed, but pedestrians will enjoy an early preview of the new road bridge that will replace it. Howard Street Bridge will clos…
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TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - HIGH STREET JARROW
10/2009
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High Street, Jarrow will be closed to all vehicles for one day on Wednesday 28 October 2009 to enable essential construction activity beneath the road deck to take place. Traffic diversions will be in place for motorists. Full pedestrian access will be maintained.…
TYNE PEDESTRIAN & CYCLIST TUNNELS LIFT REFURBISHMENT
10/2009
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The Tyne and Wear Integrated Transport Authority (TWITA) is at present undergoing a procurement process to appoint a contractor to modernise both lifts that operate within the pedestrian and cycle tunnels. Work on the lifts is expected to be complete by Spring 2010. While the li…
First GB double victory at Tyne Tunnel
09/2009
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Britain's top racing duo reigned supreme last night in North East England's wheelchair extreme, an incredible showcase of metal and muscle, of speed and stamina, the "Tyne Tunnel 2K International". The event, dubbed the fastest wheelchair race on the planet saw men's winne…
SOUTH ROUNDABOUT LANE CLOSURE
09/2009
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Notice of Closure of "hamburger" lane at Tyne Tunnel roundabout - Tyne Tunnel open as usual A permanent lane closure will come into effect on Monday 21st September 2009 at the south junction of the Tyne Tunnel. The link lane (known as the "hamburger" lane) that cross…
A185 Temporary Lane Closures for New Tyne Crossing Works - Tyne Tunnel open as usual
08/2009
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As part of the ongoing construction of the south junction of the New Tyne Crossing temporary lane closures will be in place along the link road between the Tyne Tunnel roundabout and the Howard Street roundabout (Jarrow) from 14th to 28th August. There will be no access to Jarro…